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I started with one floaters a 3 month ago but it is getting worse, i'm having a flashes of 1 second trhrough the days ( they just appears and disappea?

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Ophthalmologist: It is imperative that you see an ophthalmologist at your earliest. What you described suggests retinal detachment and needs immediate attention. Wish you good health.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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