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A 65-year-old female asked:

I have a history of posterior uveitis right eye (5 years ago) and had a pvd in my right eye 6 years ago. cataract surgery 2 years ago. monday i noticed a new small black floater in addition to old floaters. no other eye symptoms should i be seen?

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Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered

Ophthalmology 55 years experience

Yes: it may be nothing significant but with your ocular history, you should have a dilated examination of the eye.

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Last updated Nov 15, 2020

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