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Do I have a torn retina? Please can someone tell me if this is serious!?

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EllieMorgan33
EllieMorgan33

Hi, I’m 14 and I’m experiencing worrying symptoms. (Please bear in mind that I do have moderate nearsightedness (-4.75 in both eyes). So very very long story short, about 2/3 weeks ago I very suddenly saw about 2 or 3 floaters, and right before this I started to experience strange flashes in my eyes. Sometimes these can be pulsating black spots or drifting dark shadows or even flashing white dots. Since I started experiencing them (I have never ever experienced any of this before) it’s gotten worse by the day. They constantly happen now and are very distracting. They’re usually in my prephiral vision. The onset was extremely sudden, it just happened one day, and as I say, it’s gotten a lot worse. The floaters are now big and frequent, I can’t go a single day without seeing ad least 40/50. They’re mostly in a clumped sort of shape, but sometimes lines or circles. I see strange shapes (usually circles) flying around. I see big shadows flying across my vision frequently. I can really feel there’s something wrong. I have been to the doctor who has booked me and opthalmologist appointment, but the date still hasn’t been set yet. I should also mention that for about 4 months now I have had extreme glare/haloes/starbursts/double vision of light. Is this serious? Could it be a retinal detachment? Is this an emergency like I’ve read? I know that this is uncommon for my age. Any answers would be grately appreciated.

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  • van22
    van22 EllieMorgan33

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    You need to see a retinal specialist ASAP to be properly diagnosed and treated. I experienced sudden blurriness and floaters in one eye and saw the doctor the next day. I was referred to a specialist and he said I had a retinal tear, not detachment which is more serious. I was treated with a laser treatment and the blurriness is almost gone. The floater is getting smaller every day and can take up to six months to completely go away, however it is different for everyone.  Good luck and see a doctor 
    • EllieMorgan33
      EllieMorgan33 van22

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply. You’ve been really helpful. I will call today.
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