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ughes, Macdonald & Davidson opticians is committed to providing a high quality service, whether it’s a routine eye exam or an eye emergency.
Half of sight loss is avoidable, so know the warning signs, and know when to seek help to prevent irreversible vision impairment.
Conditions like retinal detachment, sever forms of uveitis, certain types of glaucoma, as well as corneal abrasions and infections can all cause sudden and permanent sight loss.
If you suddenly experience the following symptoms, you should contact Hughes, Macdonald & Davidson Opticians or call NHS 111 soon as possible.
- A curtain, veil or shadow in your vision
- Sudden sight loss or double vision
- Acute redness in one or both eyes
- Photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light)
- Severe eye pain
- Suddenly seeing lots of flashes or floaters (little dots or squiggles)
For most, these symptoms will be caused by minor condition that is easily treatable, however its important to rule out serious eye conditions that can lead to sudden or permanent vision loss. Urgent medical attention should also be sought if you have a foreign body in your eye that you can’t flush out at home using an eye wash.