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Can u have what appears to be area of darkness in lower peripheral vision that appears for few seconds and then goes away with vitreous detachment?
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You probably mean retinal detachment. What you described in not consistent with retinal detachment, nevertheless you should consult an ophthalmologist.
Answered 6/4/2021
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