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Seen strange spots and flashes in my right eye for 4 days days. now day 5, no spots but have a huge see through floater in vision, also right eye sees things not as bright as the left. should i go to the er to get a diagnosis/referral?

Q: seen strange spots and flashes in my right eye for 4 days days. now day 5, no spots but have a huge see through floater in vision, also right eye sees things not as bright as the left. should i go to the er to get a diagnosis/referral?

: Yes, Your symptoms are consistent with retinal tear and/or retinal detachment. You need to seek care immediately to preserve your vision.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Yes, Your symptoms are consistent with retinal tear and/or retinal detachment. You need to seek care immediately to preserve your vision.

Answered 5/14/2022

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A member asked:

Seen strange spots and flashes in my right eye for 4 days days. now day 5, no spots but have a huge see through floater in vision, also right eye sees things not as bright as the left. should i go to the er to get a diagnosis/referral?

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