Manassas, VA
A 34-year-old female asked:
i see a large purple circle whenever i enter a dark room or stare at a dark area. it lasts for a second. (i have an undiagnosed disease causing eye floaters, flashes of light upon head movement, muscle weakness, aches, rashes. have slight cataracts.)?
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Dr. Edward Hellman answered
Orthopedic Surgery 29 years experience
Be seen: You would be well served to be seen and have a thorough evaluation by both a neurologist and an ophthalmologist.
650 viewsAnswered Sep 12, 2020
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