WHEN SHOULD I SEE MY OPHTHALMOLOGIST?
Even if you have not experienced eye problems in the past, you should consult an ophthalmologist if you:
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Experience a change in vision in one or both eyes, such as blurring, double vision, blind spots, flashing lights or floaters
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Experience pain, persistent irritation, itching, discharge or the sensation of a foreign body in an eye
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Have had recurrent conjunctivitis, or red eyes
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Experience problems with too many or too few tears
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Are currently taking steroids orally for any other condition
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Have a growth on the eyelid or the eyelid is incorrectly positioned
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Are diabetic
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Are aged above 40
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Have a family history of glaucoma