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Floaters
Floaters are transparent shapes that can sometimes seen floating in the visual field and are due to deposits in the fluid of the eye. They can be normal or a sign of disease.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
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Eye
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Detached retina
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