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Common Eye Disorders
When do I see an Ophthalmologist?
Even
if you have not experienced eye problems in the past, you should
see an ophthalmologist if:
1. You experience a change in vision in one or both eyes, such
as blurring, double vision, blind spots, flashing lights or
floaters
2. Your eyes experience pain, persistent irritation, itching,
discharge or the sensation of a foreign body
3. You have had recurrent conjunctivitis, or red eyes
4. You experience problems with too many or too few tears
5. You are currently taking steroids orally for any other
condition
6. You have a growth on the eyelid or the eyelid is incorrectly
positioned.
7. You are a diabetic or Hyper-Tension (High BP) Patient
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