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I've got -50 vision and i've been experiencing seeing small white squigglies quite often. could it be dangerous long-term?

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Floaters : Sounds like you are seeing floaters. Many times, floaters are benign. However, there are some serious causes of floaters that can lead to loss of vision. It is best to see an eye md for a complete evaluation.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/15/2016

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