Some eye symptoms should be treated as urgent.
Seek prompt medical attention for:
Sudden loss of vision
Severe eye pain
Sudden double vision
A curtain or shadow over vision
Sudden flashes with many new floaters
Eye injury
Sudden drooping of an eyelid with neurological symptoms
Severe redness accompanied by pain or vision changes
For less urgent but persistent changes, schedule an eye examination rather than waiting for the problem to disappear.
The Bottom Line
