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How Can Floaters In The Eyes Be Treated?

Yesterday my husband had a flash of light on the side of his eye and today has lots of floaters. What could have happened? Being a holiday weekend we can t reach his optometrist. Is this something that can wait till Tues. or does he need to find care now?
Tue, 12 Sep 2017
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it requeres immediate attention. exclude hole tear or peripheral retinal detachment.degenerate condition of retina is to be excluded
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How Can Floaters In The Eyes Be Treated?

it requeres immediate attention. exclude hole tear or peripheral retinal detachment.degenerate condition of retina is to be excluded