Left side of 27" iMac going dim after less than 2 yrs...aaarrrggg

left side is flickering and now it just stays dim......I have enjoyed the imac and like it bright......hopefully this is an issue than should be fixed due to so many people complaining about it...I do not have $500 to get it fixed every 2 yrs...anyone else having this issue?

thanks I have an appointment for this thursday so we will see what happens...hopefully it will not bust my wallet...I wish I had known I had a year to get apple care..my bad for not looking close enough.....as I am typing the whole left side went way dark......crossing fingers
thanks again
Chuck

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