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What Causes Mirror Like Image In Vision?

For the past hour, i am seeing a mirror like image with jagged edges that appears to have various colors around the jagged edges. This images also obstructs the right side of my ipad screen. I had an eye exam this past April, which was normal. Exam included a glaucoma test. i am 74 years old and do not have diabetes, i do have osteoarthritis in neck, thoracic spine, knees, & lumbar spine. I currently take 2.5 mg Altace brand for Hypertension (1 x day) as well as 60 mg Diltiazem (2 x day).
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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I hear that you are concerned about sudden change in your vision. These symptoms your are describing is concerning for a detached retina. If I were your doctor I would immediately call your eye doctor for evaluation. This can be corrected but needs immediate attention

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What Causes Mirror Like Image In Vision?

I hear that you are concerned about sudden change in your vision. These symptoms your are describing is concerning for a detached retina. If I were your doctor I would immediately call your eye doctor for evaluation. This can be corrected but needs immediate attention Hope this answers your question. If you have any further questions please contact us again