Is it an eye emergency?

Most eye problems can wait for an appointment. A few cannot. Some can cause permanent loss of vision if they are not treated quickly, and they do not always hurt. If you are unsure, call us. I would always rather you phoned and heard that it was nothing to worry about.

Call us straight away if you notice

- Sudden loss or dimming of vision in one or both eyes

- Flashes of light, a sudden shower of new floaters, or a shadow or curtain over part of your vision

- Severe eye pain, especially with a headache, nausea or halos around lights

- A red, painful eye that is sensitive to light

- Sudden double vision - Pain, redness or worse vision after eye surgery

- An eye injury, or a chemical splash in the eye