What are the warning signs of a detached retina?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

MBBS
3+ Yrs

Consult Now

The sudden appearance of many floaters â tiny specks that seem to drift through your field of vision. Flashes of light in one or both eyes (photopsia) Blurred vision. Gradually reduced side (peripheral) vision. A curtain-like shadow over your visual field(which makes it seem as if a curtain has been pulled across your field of vision, with a dark shadowing effect.)

Answered 14 days ago

More Health Queries

View all

Question

I've been experiencing some pain in my left eye's cornea whenever I put in my contact lens. I make sure to keep them clean and they're not expired, but the pain is still there. What could be causing this?

Question

I'm looking to renew my driver's license and I've heard that once you hit 40, you need a medical certificate for the process. I'm in Gurgaon and my vision is fine with the help of my glasses for myopia. I'm trying to find a doctor who can provide this certificate without charging more than 300 rupees. Any doctors out there who can assist with this?

Question

I've been dealing with this eye fishing syndrome and it's really bothering me. I'm wondering if there's any easy home remedy or medication I could try. Any advice would be appreciated, especially something that's straightforward to manage at home. I'm really looking for something effective.

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.