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Something just caught my eye on screen but with a eye test, they could tell if a detached retina was starting right?
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See an eye doctor: To rule out a retinal detachment, you need a dilated retinal exam, sooner rather than later.
Answered 1/31/2015
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Yes: Yes. You need a complete dilated eye exam to rule out retinal detachment.
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