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51 y/o male. floaters for 10 years. 6 months ago started seeing lighted dot in peripheral vision lasts a second or so. never more than once a day. sometimes everyday for a few days then weeks without. out of the woods for retinal tear?
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See an eye doc ASAP.: Please see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.You need a comprehensive eye exam, including testing for glaucoma and examination of the blood vessels in your eye and the condition of your retina. Also see your PCP and get your cholesterol level checked (and other lipids) as well as other appropriate testing for your age and symptoms.
Answered 10/23/2020
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