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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of A Retinal Detachment?

Posted on Sat, 28 Oct 2017

Question: About 2 hours ago my vision changed. I got ready for bed and its still there, so I asked the phone what happens with a retina detachment. When I close my good eye there is still an area where I have no vision.
I can hold my arm out straight and make my finger disappear into this space. It is about like holding a lemon out in that area with my arm out straight.
Should i go to the ER tonight? It is 12:52am. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Kindly answer the following to comment further

Did you have any eye floaters or flashes of light
Was there loss of vision or decreased vision
Was the onset of this loss or decrease, sudden or gradual.
Is this the first episode of such kind or has this happened before
Is there any pain or redness in the eye associated with this

wishing you best of health

Thanks

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