Acute / Sudden change in vision
Sudden changes in eyesight can be due to a wide variety of conditions. Some are relatively minor and yet others are important to diagnose and treat.
Enquire about Acute / Sudden change in vision at one of our London Clinics
Sudden changes in vision can occur due to:
- Corneal trauma, abrasions and ulcers
- An acute rise in eye pressure / glaucoma
- Inflammation
- Impairment of blood flow / Inflammation to the Optic nerve
- Acute retinal diseases or a retinal detachment
- A sudden bleed or haemorrhage in the eye (Vitreous or Retinal haemorrhage)
- Diabetes
- Stroke (Cerebral Vascular Accident)
If you have experienced a sudden change in vision with or without pain, it is advisable to seek help quickly.