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How Dangerous Is It To Prolong An Eye Check Up For A Detached Retina?
how dangerous is it to wait to have a detached retina looked at? I started seeing numerous floaters and strands a few hours ago and now am noticing blurred vision in that eye... no pain, no headache. I have had floaters in the past but NOT like this
Sat, 8 Sep 2018
Hi,
The prognosis decrease per hour since the time detachment has occurred . It’s one of the few emergencies Eye has and needs urgent surgery as soon as possible.
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The prognosis decrease per hour since the time detachment has occurred . It’s one of the few emergencies Eye has and needs urgent surgery as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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