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Is vitreous detachment caused by rubbing eye?

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Possibly: Vitreous detachments can occur spontaneously, or from trauma. Vigorous eye rubbing could possibly cause enough trauma to precipitate a vitreous detachment.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/6/2017

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