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Can indirect opthalmoscope detect any tumour in the eye? if yes is this possible that the doctor will miss the tumour? pardon my bad english
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Yes you can detect t: With indirect ophthalmoscopy you can detect intraocular tumors. If a thorough indirect exam is performed it is likely tumors will be seen. Of course it is possible for a doctor to miss it especially if it is in the far periphery or is very small. If a tumor is suspected a retinal specialist should be consulted.
Answered 4/13/2016
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