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Why am i seeing small trailing lights in the upper periphery of my vision when playing basketball? it only happens at the beginning and then goes away

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Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered

See a retina doctor: It may be an ocular migraine, but a good dilated retinal exam is recommended to make sure you don't have a retinal issue causing that symptom.

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Answered 8/28/2013

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A member asked:

Why am i seeing small trailing lights in the upper periphery of my vision when playing basketball? it only happens at the beginning and then goes away

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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