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Retinal detachment
Can a retinal tear,hole and detachment be detected in a direct opthalmoscope. I had my eyes tested 10 days ago with indirect opthalmoscope and was told that they are perfectly normal. So can I have retinal detachment 10 days after?
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A. With direct Ophthalmoscope, it is very difficult to see holes or tears in periphery of retina. Indirect Ophthalmoscope is best tool
B. Retina may get detach anytime.
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It can be detected even by direct ophthalmoscope and more clearly by indirect ophthalmoscope.
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