Retinal detachment is a painless site threatening eye problem but often causes a number of symptoms and warning signs that occur often before the actual detachment happens. The key is to preserving vision is to recognize these warning signs and symptoms and scheduling quick diagnosis and treatment. Warning signs and symptoms of retinal detachment may include:
- Flashes of light that may occur in your field of vision.
- A sudden increase in the number or size of floaters in your vision and possibly even a ring of floaters or “hairs” in your vision-sometimes this is accompanied by “specks” or a “cobweb”.
- A sense of a “shadow” in your peripheral vision that may progress toward the center of your vision.
- A sensation of a “curtain” or a “veil” being drawn over your vision.
- Straight lines, such as the edge of a door or walls, appear to be curved or appear as a “bubble”.
- In extreme cases of retinal detachment you may experience a loss of central vision.
If you experience any of these signs or symptoms, please call Holden Eye Care at 508-829-6731 and relay these symptoms to the Patient Services Staff so that you can be given an appointment immediately.
