Symptoms

Occasionally, signs or symptoms of an eye condition may be apparent to you or indeed somebody else observing your eyes. If this is the case, you must contact our reception staff, your GP or NHS direct as soon as possible, they will help determine the urgency of your problem. To help with this evaluation, please:

Indicate if you feel the clarity of your sight is affected and in which eye.
Indicate if you feel your peripheral vision is affected and in which eye.
Is there any pain or discomfort?
Is there any redness?
Is there any discharge?
Are the eyes sensitive to light?
Do you have a headache?
Have you noticed any floating specks or flashes of light in your vision?
How long have you been aware of the problem?
Describe any other problems you may be concerned about. eg. Double Vision.

Remember - If in doubt, check it out!