Eye floaters

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what is the cause of my sudden eye floaters in left eye??? its been like this for 3 months 😦 they wont go away.. and are super annoying.

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  • Posted

    It could be a vitreous detachment, but you need to get it looked at. Floaters and flashing lights could also be a sign of retinal detachment. Are you short sighted?

  • Posted

    Since they are constant, best idea is to see an ophthalmologist for an exam.

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