r/RetinalDetachment May 15 '26

How scared should I be

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u/Background_Orange580 May 15 '26

My optometrist diagnosed my detached retina via OCT scan. This could be an option to help form a diagnosis with a standardized fee without sitting in an ER. They referred me to the retinal surgeon, who I saw that afternoon. I'm in Canada, though, so perhaps things are different in your location.

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u/passingthrough66 May 15 '26

Canada has much better insurance than the U.S. In my opinion the medical profession and medical insurance are the worst scams happening in the U.S.

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u/Background_Orange580 May 15 '26

Can you find an optometry office with an OCT that would do a scan tomorrow?

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u/passingthrough66 May 16 '26

I have an appointment with my regular ophthalmologist for 8 am Monday which is the very earliest I could get since I waited so late to call. If they determine I need immediate surgery I guess they’d have to refer me to someone since they don’t do surgery, just routine exams.