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Eye Emergencies
Emergency eye conditions require urgent specialist attention to prevent permanent damage to the eyes and sight.
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Corneal ulcers especially if contact-lens wearer
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Scratches or foreign bodies on the eye-needs prompt removal of foreign body and healing of wound before infection sets in.
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Redness
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Pain
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Flashes and floaters-sudden onset of flashing lights, sudden onset of floaters or increase in floaters
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Sudden change in vision- drop in vision, curtain like effect in field of vision, onset of distortion.
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Contact lens related issues-pain, redness,discomfort, reduced vision, sensitivity to light
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