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Doctordle #159
Flashes, floaters, and a curtain over vision
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-09-06. It presents "Flashes, floaters, and a curtain over vision" as a Medium Ophthalmology puzzle. The final answer is Retinal Detachment.
Answer
Retinal Detachment
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Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
Information summarized from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus does not endorse Doctordle.
Six clues
Clue 1
A 62-year-old suddenly sees many new floaters in one eye.
Clue 2
Brief flashes of light appear at the edge of vision.
Clue 3
A dark curtain seems to move across part of the visual field.
Clue 4
The light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye is lifting away.
Clue 5
This pattern requires urgent eye evaluation.
Clue 6
The answer names separation of the retina from its normal position.
Plain-language explanation
Retinal detachment occurs when the retina lifts or pulls away from its normal position. Sudden flashes, new floaters, or a curtain-like loss of vision are classic warning clues.
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