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What Causes Dark Spots In The Line Of Vision?

My husband has been complaining about his eyes. He is constantly seeing what he describes as bugs..dots.. Everywhere. He has had somewhat of poor eyesight for years. His script no longer works him. Is there something he can do to at the very least, s l o w things down? Or possibly correct it?
Tue, 17 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, first of all you should get a retinal examination done to rule out retinal tears and holes .after that if floaters as they are called still persist and are a menace to you then you can have laser for them or undergo a floater only vitrectomy surgery also.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Dark Spots In The Line Of Vision?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, first of all you should get a retinal examination done to rule out retinal tears and holes .after that if floaters as they are called still persist and are a menace to you then you can have laser for them or undergo a floater only vitrectomy surgery also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.