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6 Signs You Should Have Your Eyes Examined Now: National Save Your Vision Month

3/23/2016

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March is National Save Your Vision Month, and in our five-part blog series, we’re taking a look at common causes of vision loss in adulthood, eye exams, general eye health, and signs telling you to have your eyes checked.
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In our last blog post, we looked at the complete eye exam and the recommended eye exam schedule for adults. That schedule exists for people with health eyes and good vision that may worsen slowly over time. If your vision or that of a loved one changes suddenly or frequently or you experience certain symptoms, waiting for your regular eye exam is not advisable. You should contact your eye doctor immediately, as they may signal an eye problem and should be followed with a visit to the eye doctor as soon as possible.
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In this blog post, we’ll look at the six (6) reasons (possible signs of a more serious eye condition) to contact your eye doctor as soon as possible, including: 
  1. Floaters or flashes
  2. A curtain or veil crossing your vision
  3. Eye pain
  4. Sudden or frequent changes in your vision
  5. Straight lines appearing wavy
  6. Dry or itchy eyes
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1. Floaters and Flashes

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Sometimes we might see small specks or clouds floating in or across our vision, especially when looking at a plain background. These specks, called floaters, are tiny clumps of hyaluronan-2 acid in the vitreous gel, the clear fluid that fills our eyes. These are actually clumps floating inside our eyes that cause shadows on the retina, the light sensitive part of the back of the eye. Floaters may appear as dots, circles, lines, clouds, cobwebs, or a variety of different shapes.
 
Floaters can occur at any age, but are more common as we reach middle age. As we age, the vitreous gel starts to thicken or shrink and forms clumps within the eye. As the vitreous shrinks and pulls away from the back of the eye, it can cause a posterior vitreous detachment, a common cause of floaters. As the vitreous continues to shrink and pull away from the back of the eye, it can create a retinal tear, which may cause a small amount of bleeding and more floaters.
 
Because a retinal tear can lead to a vision-threatening retinal detachment, you must contact your eye doctor immediately if you notice new or more / increasing floaters, even if you’ve experience them for years. A comprehensive eye exam can determine if the new floaters are caused by a retinal tear or detachment, and prompt treatment of a retinal tear or detachment can preserve your vision.
 
Flashes occur when the vitreous gel pulls on the retina, causing the appearance of flashing lights or lightening streaks in your vision. Since flashes can also be a symptom of a retinal tear or detachment, you should contact your eye doctor immediately if you are experiencing new or more / increasing flashes. Early detection and treatment can prevent vision loss.
 
If you have floaters and / or flashes, a dilated eye exam as part of a complete eye examination can determine if the cause is a retinal tear or detachment. If not linked to a more serious condition, floaters and flashes are left untreated. However, as these symptoms can signify an optical emergency, contact your eye doctor immediately and have your eyes examined promptly. If a retinal tear or detachment is present, it can be treated within 24 hours to save your vision.

2. Curtain or Veil Crossing Vision

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In certain eye conditions, the appearance of a curtain or veil appearing in or crossing vision can signify a vision threatening eye condition such as a retinal tear or detachment. The image shows one possible appearance of this curtain or veil. If you or a loved one experience what you think might be a curtain or veil in or crossing your vision, contact and notify your eye doctor immediately. It is imperative to see an eye doctor as soon as possible for evaluation. 

3. Eye Pain

While we all have sore, tired, and painful eyes at times, typically those conditions improve and disappear. If you or a loved one experience severe eye pain or eye pain that does not resolve on its own, it can be a sign of a serious eye condition such as optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve that can be accompanied by a loss of vision) and should tell you to contact an eye doctor right away. 

4. Changes in Vision

While vision can change and decrease or diminish over time, sudden or frequent changes in vision can be signs of a more serious eye condition. Anytime a sudden change in vision occurs or vision seems to be changing frequently, contact an eye doctor immediately. 

5. Straight Lines Appearing Wavy

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Straight lines appearing wavy, as in the image, can be signs of a serious eye condition such as macular degeneration. If you or a loved one begin to see or are seeing straight lines as wavy lines, call an eye doctor immediately. 
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6. Dry or Itchy Eyes

Dry or itchy eyes are common allergic eye symptoms, but they can also signify more serious eye conditions such as dry eye syndrome, which can lead to inflammation of the eye. If you experience dry or itchy eyes that seem to be unrelated to seasonal or environmental allergies, contact your eye as soon as possible.  

Who to Call If You or a Loved One Experience Any of These 6 Symptoms

If you or a loved one experience any of these six (6) symptoms, call us immediately at 508-746-8600. We will get you an appointment with one of our general ophthalmologists or optometrists listed below who can perform a complete eye exam and get your results to one of our ophthalmologists who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of your particular condition:
  • Stephen C. Milt, MD
  • Aimee K. Gray, OD
  • Philbrook S. Mason, Jr., OD
  • Ashley E. Sousa, OD
 
We offer complete eye examinations in all five of our offices on the South Shore and Cape Cod. If you experience any of these conditions outside of our regular office hours, please call our main number and leave a message with our answering service, who will contact the eye doctor on call.
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Nash Rich link
5/5/2016 03:24:16 pm

I didn't start noticing my eyes were getting worse till my second semester in college when I was in a big classroom. I've had to have glasses ever since, but I've never had most of these symptoms. I feel like I do get dry eyes sometimes. I can tell when I go to a place that is pumping dry air through the A/C. It's never been really bad though, so hopefully I'm fine.

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Kadrmas Eye Care New England
5/8/2016 11:45:53 am

Dear Nash,

Thank you for sharing your experience. Have you tried using over-the-counter (OTC) artificial tears? They may help alleviate your symptoms, although we do recommend having a complete eye exam to see if there is an underlying problem causing your dry-eye symptoms. Please contact us if we can be of help.

Sincerely,
Kadrmas Eye Care New England

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Allen Stillinger link
11/29/2017 12:40:12 am

It really helped when you mentioned that I need to bring my loved one to the doctor if they begin seeing straight lines as wavy because that's a sign of serious eye problems like macular degeneration. I wonder if children can have them because my 20-year-old nephew once told me that his pencil looks wavy. It still might be the best to just ask the eye doctor. Thank you.

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Millie Hue link
8/7/2018 07:23:42 pm

It was informative when you said that a pain in the eyes that is too severe and does not resolve on its own after a few days is a sign of serious eye condition. This got me even more worried since my boyfriend's eyes have been painful for a while now. He cannot open both of his eyes for extended periods of time, and even if he does, he can't strain them. It might be best if I take him to an eye expert to see what can be done.

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Amy Winters link
11/29/2018 12:13:21 pm

I'm glad you pointed out that we should get our eyes looked at if we notice a sudden increase in floaters, even if we'd had floaters for years. For the last day or so I've had much more floaters than usual. I didn't know it could be serious, so I'm glad you let me know I should get an eye exam immediately.

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Olivia Pearson link
12/6/2018 12:33:49 pm

I had no idea that severe eye pain could be a sign of optic neuritis, meaning you should see an eye doctor immediately in order to prevent potential vision loss. My friend has been telling me that her eyes hurt and it's hard for her to look at a computer screen or read without getting a headache. I'm sure she'd benefit from seeing an optometrist right away that can diagnose her eye pain and identify a treatment so she can go back to reading without feeling pain.

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kate hansen link
12/11/2019 02:30:51 pm

It's good to know that you should get an eye exam if you are seeing new floaters. For my whole life, I have seen floaters in my eye but for a couple of days they have increased, and I was wondering if that could mean something bad. I'll have to look into finding a professional to inspect my eyes.

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Charlotte Fleet link
12/23/2019 04:48:24 pm

I'm glad you mentioned how seeing small specks in our vision is a reason to go to an eye care specialist. I didn't realize that the clumps or specks are acid in the eye. My mom has been struggling with her vision for the past few months but has been wearing about having her vision checked. I will let her know how serious it is and recommend she visit an eye care professional to have it looked at.

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David Johnson link
12/30/2019 04:19:26 pm

I had no idea that if you see a curtain, it can mean you're suffering from retinal detachment. My grandma has been struggling with her vision. We'll have to see an ophthalmologist.

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Ellie Davis link
1/17/2020 01:46:45 pm

I was not aware that suddens change in your vision will be a sign that you need to have your eyes examined soon. My husband noticed that he is having problems with blurry sight lately, and we are looking for advice about what could be causing it. I will let him know about the benefits of visiting an eye doctor to prevent future problems.

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Jenna Hunter link
3/12/2020 04:14:29 pm

My brother and I were talking last week's hand he had mentioned that he was having a hard time seeing items that were really far away. He would really like to get some help from a professional so that he can get surgery and fix it. I liked what you said about how he should watch for his eyesight changing rapidly or suddenly.

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Sabrina Addams link
4/16/2020 10:52:04 am

I appreciate that you recommended getting an eye examination if you have severe eye pain that doesn't go away and sudden or regular changes in vision. My dad has been having some vision issues for the past month in his right eye. I'll let him know that he should find a place to get an eye examination from very soon.

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Fay link
4/27/2020 12:01:54 pm

Thank you for saying that anytime a change in vision happens suddenly or frequently, you need to get it checked by a doctor. The other night my sister and I were talking about what we are doing to stay healthy while being stay-at-home moms, and she mentioned that she has noticed her eyes hurt a lot during the day. I think it might be a good idea for her to see an eye doctor in her area that can help her determine what the problem is and what solutions would be available.

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Alicia Byrne link
6/6/2020 08:49:43 am

I didn't know that dry or itchy eyes can actually point to something serious like inflammation. I would imagine that if we ignore the itchy for a long time, it might lead to vision loss or degeneration in the future. My husband complained to me of itchy eyes and are sometimes very dry especially when he goes out. I will ask him to seek treatment soon so that we can know what is wrong with his eyes. Hopefully, it is not something serious.

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My friend told me she's experiencing eye pain recently, and this has taken a toll on her work productivity. I had no idea that this could be a sign of an eye condition, and it could lead to serious illnesses if left unattended. I'll suggest that she consider visiting an eye doctor so she could get eye care products for her pain.

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Thank you for sharing that changes in vision can be an indicator of a serious eye problem. My mother has been complaining that she can barely see whenever she wants to read something. I think it would be great if I bring her to do an eye examination so we can identify her problem and get it treated as soon as possible.

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I appreciated it when you mentioned that it is important to check with your eye doctor if you encounter dry eye problems. My brother has been complaining that he often wakes up with dry eyes and he needs to quickly use the eyedropper every morning and it got him worried if he has any issues with his vision. I will suggest to him checking with a reliable opthalmologist who can help with his condition.

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2/23/2021 03:56:06 pm

I'm glad you talked about how important it is to contact a doctor if you notice sudden changes in your vision. A few days ago, while I was reading late at night, I noticed that my vision started to blur. I thought it was because I've been staying up late the past few days, so I ignored it. Now, it has gotten worse, and I'm afraid it might be something more serious, so I think the best thing to do is to call a doctor as soon as possible. I appreciate your information about how to tell it's time to visit your eye care doctor.

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