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I see black floating spots in front of my eyes, what would cause that?

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Dr. Matthew Goren answered

See an eye doc: Floaters are usually just vitreous jelly liquifying and floating around inside your eye. However, you need an exam to rule-out more serious causes like a tear in your retina or bleeding in the eye. If the floaters are new, you should not delay in seeing someone.

Dr Fishburn and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/6/2019

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A member asked:

I see black floating spots in front of my eyes, what would cause that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Goren answered

Dr Fishburn and 2 doctors agreed

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