What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- New flashes of light
- Sudden increase in floaters
- A curtain or shadow in vision
- Sudden vision loss
Understanding care
Clinical care may include urgent ophthalmic examination and repair assessment. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
New flashes, a sudden increase in floaters or a curtain-like shadow requires immediate urgent eye assessment. Do not wait for symptoms to clear.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
