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Im 20 and i see still black spots(definitely not floaters) along with white flashes in both eyes for 2-3 seconds this is happening for 5 months, got eyes checked by opthalmologist, he is saying its viterous degeneration, i don't think this is common?

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Dr. Arthur Blain answered

Black spots vision: Your Ophtho sounds right, but if you are doubtful get a 2nd opinion

Answered 1/7/2020

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A member asked:

Im 20 and i see still black spots(definitely not floaters) along with white flashes in both eyes for 2-3 seconds this is happening for 5 months, got eyes checked by opthalmologist, he is saying its viterous degeneration, i don't think this is common?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arthur Blain answered

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