
Symptoms:
- pain
- halos around lights
- vision loss usually peripheral
- nausea
- red eye
- mid-dilated fixed pupil
Symptoms:
- flashes of light
- “curtain” vision loss
See Doctor ASAP
Symptoms:
- diplopia/double vision
- impairment of eye movement
- eye disposition
See Doctor ASAP
EMERGENCY: Every minute counts!
- Alkali: irrigate for 30 minutes with forced open lids.
- Acid: Irrigate for 15 minutes.
See Doctor IMMEDIATELY
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
- Symptoms: sudden onset of severe monocular vision loss over seconds.
- Cause: Ischemia due to emboli
Massage eyeball, breathe into paper bag. This aids to dislodge emboli while on your way to doctor.
See Doctor IMMEDIATELY