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What might cause your eyes to catch the light in the dark at night? i see clear circles in my vision in the dark, but if i turn my head quickly, the edges catches whatever light is in the dark room. what could be causing this - cataracts? glaucoma?

Q: what might cause your eyes to catch the light in the dark at night? i see clear circles in my vision in the dark, but if i turn my head quickly, the edges catches whatever light is in the dark room. what could be causing this - cataracts? glaucoma?

: You should be examined by an ophthalmologist. Take care.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You should be examined by an ophthalmologist. Take care.

Answered 10/3/2023

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A member asked:

What might cause your eyes to catch the light in the dark at night? i see clear circles in my vision in the dark, but if i turn my head quickly, the edges catches whatever light is in the dark room. what could be causing this - cataracts? glaucoma?

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