When to see a Retina Specialist?
Any of the following symptoms may indicate a retinal problem. This list is not all inclusive and should not be used for self-diagnosis. Please contact an ophthalmologist with any concerns.
Symptom
Flashing Light: Retinal Detachment, Retinal Tear/Hole
Floater (Dark Spots): Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Tear/Hole
Cobwebs in Vision: Retinal Detachment, Retinal Tear/Hole
Fuzzy or Blurry Vision: Age Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Tear/Hole, Macular Hole, Uveitis
Distorted lines and Wavy Edges: Age Related Macular Degeneration, Macular Pucker
Faded Color Vision: Age Related Macular Degeneration
Dark Spots in Central Vision: Age Related Macular Degeneration
Vision that varies from day to day: Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy
Darkened or Cloudy Vision: Diabetic Retinopathy
Shadow or Curtain Across your Vision: Retinal Detachment, Retinal Tear/Hole, Macular Pucker,
Dim Vision: Cysotid Macular Edema
Sensitivity to light: Cysotid Macular Edema
Pink tinted Vision: Cysotid Macular Edema
Blurred Central Vision: Macular Pucker, Macular Hole
Difficulty performing detailed Vision tasks: Macular Pucker
Central Blind Spot: Macular Pucker, Macular Hole
Red Eyes: Uveitis
Eye Pain: Uveitis
Night Blindness: Retinitis Pigmentosa
Color Vision Deficit: Cone Dystrophy