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Doctor diagnosed retinal weakness,dr gave some medicines,is weakness of retina curable,will the vision of the eye be improved after treatment?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Retinal weakness: Yes, almost certainly the vision of the eye will be improved.

Answered 7/27/2016

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