Some eye diseases require urgent medical attention because they can progress quite quickly and lead to serious consequences, including vision loss. Ph.D., an ophthalmologist, a microsurgeon, a laser surgeon at SM-Clinic, told socialbites.ca about the symptoms of such diseases. Svetlana Mirgorodskaya.
First of all, he noticed a sudden complete or partial loss of vision. This symptom may be indicative of retinal detachment, retinal vascular thrombosis, or disorders of the optic nerve. Additionally, you should not postpone your visit to the doctor if there is a dark area, a “curtain” in your field of vision, or if you lose your field of vision. This is often associated with vitreous hemorrhages or retinal detachment.
“It is important to understand that a decrease in visual acuity at far and/or near distance and situations where your glasses no longer fit may indicate a dangerous disease such as cataracts. Pain in the eyes/temples/eyebrow ridge is also a symptom of glaucoma. In addition, a rather dangerous symptom is the feeling of eye fatigue, which can indicate both glaucoma and cataracts, as well as accommodation spasm and dry eye syndrome,” added Mirgorodskaya.
Floating flies/worms/spots – this is how damage to the vitreous body manifests itself; This may be associated with progressive peripheral retinal degeneration of the retina, tears and hemorrhages in the vitreous body. The doctor stated that flashes, sparkles and “lightning bolts” can be signs of retinal tears and detachments, as well as symptoms of vasospasm.
He says curvature of straight lines/angles is often associated with a condition called macular degeneration.
The doctor also examines the eyelids, conjunctiva, sclera, etc. He also suggested not to ignore the appearance of tumors on the eyelids, sticky eyelids in the morning, redness and discharge in the eyes, feeling of dryness and sand in the eyes, and itching in the eyes. eyes or edges of the eyelids, headaches during visual stress, photophobia, lacrimation, swelling and redness of the eyelids.
“If you find yourself in any of the listed points, please consult a doctor. “Do not postpone taking care of your health until later, because it is much easier to prevent a disease or treat it in the early stages,” concluded the expert.
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