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Fundus exam
Today gone regular eye check...doctor has done on slit lamp only...being a high myopia asked for indirect ophthalmoscopy he said it's enough no need everything fine...what should I do ?change the doctor?
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See. You need to get peripheral retinal examination done. I am a retina specialist.
U need a dilated pupil fundus examination once a year to rule so many pathologies which can be treated( if not delayed)
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fundus examination is a must
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Indirect ophthalmoscopy is mandatory for high myopia.
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