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I started seeing a bright half circle of light in my left eye when i move my eye around. what can cause this?

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Dr. Matthew Russell answered

See eye doctor: Sounds like a sudden onset visual loss. If an eye doctor does not answer your questions soon, don't wait. You should see an eye doctor, asap... As in today.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/4/2015

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A member asked:

I started seeing a bright half circle of light in my left eye when i move my eye around. what can cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Russell answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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