There are a number of important symptoms that can affect the eye, from those that are uncomfortable but not dangerous, to those that require urgent medical attention. Keep reading to find out when eye symptoms are a medical emergency and how to seek treatment for urgent and non-urgent symptoms.
The following symptoms require urgent attention and should you experience any of these, make sure you are seen by an ophthalmologist or in an eye casualty without delay.
If you are worried about an eye symptom you are experiencing, please call to arrange an appointment to see one of our eye surgeons.You can call 0800 0112882 or email us here.
For the urgent eye symptoms listed above, it is essential you get medical treatment straight away for your own safety and to protect your vision.
For non-urgent symptoms, it is still best to get your eyes looked at sooner rather than later. The sooner you see a specialist for your symptoms, the higher the chance of treatment success. Plus, should you have an eye condition, detecting it early often leads to better long-term management and reduces the chance of losing your sight.
Though not necessarily a medical emergency, make sure to see an ophthalmologist if you experience ongoing or new eye symptoms. To see one of our specialists for non-urgent symptoms, you can book a consultation online. If you are unsure whether your eye symptoms are urgent or non-urgent, call us at 0800 0112882.
