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My doctor thinks she sees a bleed at the back of my eye, and is sending me for a cat scan. what could the problem be?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Incorrect referral?: A referral to an ophthalmologist will likely be of more use than a ct in this situation.

Dr Raman agreed

Answered 1/27/2014

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