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What Causes Black Spot To Appear In Front Of Eye As It Moves?

I have a black spot,which appears to be floating and moves as my eye moves. I have checkedto see that it isn't a stray eyelash. Unusually, I have had a mild headache on and off since yesterday.

I do have arthritis and have been prescribed mild anti-depressant, for "ice-pick" headaches.

Thu, 8 May 2014
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This appears to be floaters. these are degenerative bodies in vetrius. You have to take cognizance if their number suddenly increases. then fundus examination is to be done to look for retinal hole or tear.
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What Causes Black Spot To Appear In Front Of Eye As It Moves?

This appears to be floaters. these are degenerative bodies in vetrius. You have to take cognizance if their number suddenly increases. then fundus examination is to be done to look for retinal hole or tear.