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Are Floaters In The Right Eye After Using Dorzolamide HCL A Sign Of Retinal Detachment?
Question: Hello Dr. Rynne, . Since it is Sunday, I cannot contact my ophthalmologist. I have glaucoma and they just changed my drops to Dorzolamide HCL 2%. I saw them on Wednesday. Today at 12pm or so I just started seeing a trailing dot of light moving in the vision of my right eye. Is that a sign of retinal detachment? I sent the office an email to go see them tomorrow. Can I wait until tomorrow?
Brief Answer:
Probably detached retina,I don't think you should wait until tomorrow.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Flash lights are probably related to detached retina.
This can be a very serious condition which can influence your vision so I suggest you to go to the ophtalmologist as soon as possible.
I don't think you should wait until tomorrow.
It can be diagnosed with an eye exam.
The treatment can be with the simple laser procedure or surgery in case it is needed .
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Probably detached retina,I don't think you should wait until tomorrow.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Flash lights are probably related to detached retina.
This can be a very serious condition which can influence your vision so I suggest you to go to the ophtalmologist as soon as possible.
I don't think you should wait until tomorrow.
It can be diagnosed with an eye exam.
The treatment can be with the simple laser procedure or surgery in case it is needed .
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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