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Good afternoon doctors. i have an ophthalmology question. my ophthalmologist said that i have a hst tear in my right eye retina and wants me to get laser for it. could you please explain what this means? could my vision get worse or could i go blind?

Q: good afternoon doctors. i have an ophthalmology question. my ophthalmologist said that i have a hst tear in my right eye retina and wants me to get laser for it. could you please explain what this means? could my vision get worse or could i go blind?

: The answer depends on what HST means in NJ. Never us abbreviations in Medicine. They could lead to blindness or worse. Thanks.

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The answer depends on what HST means in NJ. Never us abbreviations in Medicine. They could lead to blindness or worse. Thanks.

Answered 3/20/2022

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A member asked:

Good afternoon doctors. i have an ophthalmology question. my ophthalmologist said that i have a hst tear in my right eye retina and wants me to get laser for it. could you please explain what this means? could my vision get worse or could i go blind?

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