When Are Eye Floaters And Macular Degeneration An Emergency?
Since eye floaters and macular degeneration are two distinct and different conditions they show up
in different ways and it's best to see your eye care practicioner at once if you notice a big increase in intensity
or number of floaters in your eyes or a sudden decrease or distortion in your central
vision.
Jagged bolts of sparkly lights at the sides of your vision and amoeba like strands of dark particles in your
eyes can indicate a retinal detachment in one out of every seven individuals.
During the process of your eye examination you may be told by the eye doctor that you have a torn retina or
detachment, if this happens you should be sent to a retinal surgeon as soon as possible for repair. Another
referral could be made if you are found to have bleeding in the macula or evidence of any type of macular
degeneration.
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