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A 19-year-old female asked:

I've had lights in my left peripheral vision for about a year. lately, i've been having them in my right eye, too. an optician told me a few weeks ago my retinas/optic nerves are fine. what could be causing this? recently dx with gallbladder sludge?

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Dr. Anderson Tsaianswered

Internal Medicine 9 years experience

Hi: It's unlikely that this is related to your gallbladder. You should see an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) to confirm that your eyes are okay.

Reviewed Mar 31, 2021

Dr. Susan Rhoads

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