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Laser Vision Correction Warning Signs for Vision Problems Symptoms and Treatment Options Not all vision problems require glasses
Warning Signs for Vision Problems:: home

EMERGENCIES: conditions which require immediate attention

  • Sudden loss of vision (with or without pain)
  • Seeing flashes of light
  • Seeing floaters\ spots\veils\curtains
  • Missing vision or obscured vision
  • Eye injuries\blunt trauma\puncture wounds
  • Exposure to chemicals or cleaning agents


URGENCIES: conditions which require attention within 24 hours

  • Sudden onset of blurred vision
  • Sudden onset of double vision
  • Severe or moderate red eyes
  • Severe or moderate eye or eyelid pain
  • Severe or moderate sensitivity to light
  • Severe eye or eyelid itching
  • Foreign particle in eyes
  • Eyes with colored discharge (green, yellow, brown, pink, white)
  • Eye or eyelid swelling

PRIORITIES: conditions which require attention as soon as possible

  • Mild red eyes
  • Mild eye pain or discomfort
  • Mild eye or eyelid itching
  • Blurred vision (constant or intermittent)
  • Eyestrain or headaches
  • Delayed focusing
  • Double vision
  • Eye or eyelid bumps\lumps\growths
PRIORITIES FOR CHILDREN: your child is probably having a vision problem if they
  • Can’t see what other can
  • Eyes appear misaligned
    Squinting
  • Excessive blinking
  • Rubbing eyes
  • Turning or tilting head to see
  • Closing an eye to see
  • Holding things too close
  • Sitting too close to TV
  • Eyestrain at the computer
  • Headaches with desk work
  • Losing place while reading
  • Sleepiness with reading
  • Words move or float when reading
  • Poor concentration
  • Trouble copying from the board
  • Sloppy handwriting
  • Letter or word reversals
  • Slow learning or reading
  • Attention problems
  • Delinquent behavior
  • Poor sports performance