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I see temperory dark areas in vision, what's happening?
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See a doctor: Changes in vision that do not resolve within a few seconds should be taken seriously. There can be lots of causes for patches of missing vision from retinal detachment to diabetic retinopathy. A primary care doctor should be seen rapidly to ensure proper evaluation.
Answered 3/3/2020
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