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@g1315

2lizjohn, your frustration is understandable. It's somewhat puzzling why the ER dr didn't order the MRI while you were there, but your primary care provider can certainly do that. From my mother's experience, a TIA would not always show up on an MRI, but she had classic symptoms. Seeing white was not one of those. Not to confuse you or frustrate you further, but I wonder if you might want to contact an opthalmologist. I did that when everything in my world turned black. No cause was found at that time, howeverI felt bette r knowing she could see the nerves in my eyes and if there had been a concern, she would have followed through with treatment. Reason I return every 6 months, especially now that I've had a stroke.
I sincerely hope your frustration subsides and you can get the care and help you need.

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Thank you for your input, it is much appreciated. I have an appt with an eye specialist if April. I Will be seeing my doctor this next week and if he doesn't recommend an MRI, I am going to ask for one. It is the unknown that is the worst. My father died of a stroke so that is always in the back of my mind which also frustrates me that the ER doctor didn't order one when I told her of my father's stroke. I think she dropped the ball. My husband and I both felt like we weren't taken seriously since I walked into the ER. I wonder if I would have been treated differently if I had arrived by ambulance. Question rather I ever want to go back to that hospital again.

I like that suggestion also, an ophthalmologist would be a great follow up !