Partial or complete vision loss in one eye may be a sign of a very serious problem. Symptoms may include:
- Sudden flashes of light.
- New floaters.
- A dark curtain or veil across part of your visual field.
Immediate evaluation is needed to prevent permanent loss of vision.
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology |
| Last Updated | December 6, 2007 |
Author:Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Medical Review:William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology
Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology
Last Updated: 12/06/2007
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