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2017-11-25 10:45:48
What is difference between retinal hole/tear/break??? Is laser used in all three?? also which is more cumbersome?? and are flashes always associated with retinal tear? if i a person is getting 1-2 flashes a day , does it mean his retina is torn??
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all the three are equally important and dangerous.flashes of light always does not mean retinal tear or break.

Answered2017-11-25 16:01:04

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