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What Could Be Green Dot When I Close Me Eyes?
Question: I see a green dot when I close me eyes but when I open them and look at white background or on my phone I see a red dot. What is this ? Before this started a couple of hours ago I had my eyes shut really tightly I was trying to meditate. I see it more shut my eye tightly then quickly open my eye.
Brief Answer:
You have to get your retina check up
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for the question. Coloured dots in front of eyes are called floaters and usually indicate that the vitreous which is a gel behind the eye is getting liquified . In rare conditions it can be associated with a retinal break which can lead to detachment and vision loss if not treated in time . Its treated with a simple laser procedure if it is there that is . We need a retina check up for the same . Hope my answer helps you.
Regards
You have to get your retina check up
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for the question. Coloured dots in front of eyes are called floaters and usually indicate that the vitreous which is a gel behind the eye is getting liquified . In rare conditions it can be associated with a retinal break which can lead to detachment and vision loss if not treated in time . Its treated with a simple laser procedure if it is there that is . We need a retina check up for the same . Hope my answer helps you.
Regards
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