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A member asked:
Is a retinal digital photograph any good for seeing possible retinal tears/detachment or is a dilated pupil exam required?
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Dilated exam: Only way to adequately look for tears.
Answered 12/12/2013
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Retinal photography: Will not visualize most retinal tears. Some in the mid-periphery will be detected, but the majority will require a dilated retinal examination. The standard of care is a dilated exam. Retinal drawings or photography can be used for documentation.
Answered 12/12/2013
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Exam much better: the best and most thorough way to assess an eye for retinal tears is with a dilated sam with scleral depression. A photograph without dilation is a convenient "short cut" that is inherently imperfect. If no tears are seen that does not mean there are none!
Answered 5/25/2015
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