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I am a 22m with no past medical history and after retinal imaging with my optometrist today, she noted a small red spot along a vessel - could this be a microaneurysm? the optometrist described it as 'pigmentation' and didnt seem overly concerned?

Q: i am a 22m with no past medical history and after retinal imaging with my optometrist today, she noted a small red spot along a vessel - could this be a microaneurysm? the optometrist described it as 'pigmentation' and didnt seem overly concerned?

: Since you have misgivings about your optometrist's opinion, get a second opinion from a Board Certified ophthalmologist.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Since you have misgivings about your optometrist's opinion, get a second opinion from a Board Certified ophthalmologist.

Answered 4/23/2023

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A member asked:

I am a 22m with no past medical history and after retinal imaging with my optometrist today, she noted a small red spot along a vessel - could this be a microaneurysm? the optometrist described it as 'pigmentation' and didnt seem overly concerned?

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