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How hard is it to miss a retinal tear thats big enough to need laser?
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Retinal tear.: This depends on the size, location in the retina and the method used to examine the retina. And sometimes suspicion may necessitate a second examination.
Answered 8/22/2012
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It can happen: It's best to have one's retina examined by an expert: a fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon.
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