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What does it mean when you go in for an exam and the doctor says there is more black then white behind the eye and sends you to another doctor?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Need to ask more ?'s: I would not had left that Dr. office without some sort of explanation from the Dr. You deserve as much!!!!

Dr Radovic agreed

Answered 11/19/2014

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