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Case #183 • Ophthalmology

Sudden Flashes, Floaters, and a Dark Shadow Across the Vision

Ophthalmology Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment High Yield Case
Sudden Flashes, Floaters, and a Dark Shadow Across the Vision
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HR 78 bpm BP 142/88 SpO2 98% VISUAL_ACUITY: Abnormal

"54M with Sudden flashes of light in my right eye for the..."

Patient History

A 54-year-old male university professor presents with Sudden flashes of light in my right eye for the past 2 days, followed by lots of black floating spots, and now since this morning I can see a dark curtain coming down from the top of my vision in the right eye..

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