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For the last year i see flicker in peripheral vision.it happens once or twice/evryday for 5-15 secs ata time. eye doc said eyes are ok. what is this?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

It is possible that: symptoms of this nature are related to a neurological or other systemic disorder. Potentially multiple sclerosis. Ask your health care provider for a referral to a neurologist for evaluation.

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Answered 10/16/2017

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A member asked:

For the last year i see flicker in peripheral vision.it happens once or twice/evryday for 5-15 secs ata time. eye doc said eyes are ok. what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Dr Namey and 2 doctors agreed

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