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Some conditions that cause eye floaters and flashes are less blatant than others. For example, diabetes can eventually lead to various eye-related conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is a serious disease that frequently appears alongside immune system diseases like AIDS. CMV invades the retina and begins to damage the light receptors that enable sight. Though this is typically painless, it does cause floaters and specks to appear. CMV infections in HIV-positive individuals can be life-threatening if not treated early, and therefore require medical attention as soon as possible.

Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments of Eye Floaters
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