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Might it be possible that a a brain hemorrhage or the beginning of one be detected though a test by the ophthalmologist?

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Dr. Richard Hector answered

Yes: Changes in your peripheral vision the health of you optic nerve the status of you eye movements can all help indicate the location and seriousness of a "brain hemorrhage".

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Alan Mindlin answered

Yes: There can be multiple eye manifestations of brain problems. If concerned see an ophthalmologist quickly.

Answered 4/7/2013

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A member asked:

Might it be possible that a a brain hemorrhage or the beginning of one be detected though a test by the ophthalmologist?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Hector answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Dr. Alan Mindlin answered

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