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Eye pain

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Chocolateandmintcronuts · 26/02/2022 20:20

Hi, I went out this afternoon and I found the sun so bright to be out in, not unusual but my eyes felt more sensitive than usual. I have had pain behind one of my eyes for about three hours, not unbearable but a dull pain, I drove home and it was dark and I noticed ‘halos’ around all of the street lights and car headlights and brake lights. When I closed the ‘bad’ eye my vision was normal, when I open it again there were ‘halos’.My eye is now gritty feeling. Dr Google isn’t very helpful, I’m now worrying. I have had four eye infections since January but thought all was now ok. Should I be concerned or just wait until the morning?

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LightSpeeds · 27/02/2022 21:27

Can you get an emergency appointment tomorrow at an opticians? I had this and it was uveitis (inflammation of the eye), requiring an immediate visit to the hospital. Generally a GP or A&E will not be able to help you as a special bit of kit is needed to examine the eyes properly.

LightSpeeds · 27/02/2022 21:28

By the way, if you do need to go to hospital for an examination, they say don't drive because of the drops they put in your eyes.

Good luck x

underneaththeash · 27/02/2022 21:45

Your eye needs to be seen in the morning. Call local opticians and see if you can be seen - mention that you are getting eye pain and halos. If you can't get anyone to see you tomorrow am, go to your nearest A&E. There are a few causes of halos, but all of them need seeing urgently.

BTW is the pupil of the sore eye smaller than the other pupil?

underneaththeash · 27/02/2022 21:45

Could you also see if there is a white spot over the coloured bit of your eye?

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Chocolateandmintcronuts · 28/02/2022 07:25

Thanks everyone. The pain subsided but just feels not quite right. I haven’t driven at night since Saturday night so am not sure about the halos and whether they are still there but I will get an appointment with the local optician today. @underneaththeash I can’t see a white spot and my pupils look the same size. I did do some googling and saw the possibly halos could be a sign of glaucoma, my nan has it as does my mum so I will mention this when I have my appointment.

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underneaththeash · 28/02/2022 08:12

Yes, new halos usually indicate corneal swelling which can occur with a few eye conditions including acute glaucoma.

Hope it goes okay.

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Chocolateandmintcronuts · 28/02/2022 19:19

@underneaththeash I popped into the optician and explained to the gentlemen on reception and he don’t seem bothered at all. He said if it was repeatedly happening then they may be wanting to have a look but seeing as the pain had gone he said it was probably just a change in prescription or the (small) stigmatism in my eye that made my contact lens create the halo Confused. I am driving in the dark tomorrow evening so will
Be able to see if the ‘halos’ are still there.

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ButNotTonight20 · 28/02/2022 23:22

Doesn't sound like you spoke to anyone with any knowledge of eye conditions. A change in prescription would not cause pain, sensitivity to light and haloes. You need to go back or speak to another opticians. Ask to speak with a qualified person such as a dispensing optician, contact lens optician or optometrist.

RachC2021 · 01/03/2022 16:24

If it happens again I’d be going to an eye A&E. Sone conditions can be intermittent and you need to be seen whilst you’re in an “attack”.

Sapphireskies · 01/03/2022 17:59

I would of still asked for an optician, the receptionist does admin not eye exams.

LightSpeeds · 01/03/2022 18:06

Sorry, but he's an idiot and if he's not an expert in eye conditions it wasn't up to him to make that decision or 'diagnosis'!

Was it SpecSavers!?

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Chocolateandmintcronuts · 01/03/2022 22:38

@LightSpeeds it may have been Hmm

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WutheringBites · 01/03/2022 22:42

Please do a bit of a Google search and see if you have a local eye casualty service. If it is iritis it can need rapid treatment to save your sight.

Myyearmytime · 01/03/2022 22:46

In morning ring your local eye a and e . Dont best about with your eyes .

Cinders15 · 01/03/2022 22:53

If you are near Marylebone go to Western Eye
Their A&E is open 08:00 - 20:30
Brilliant service

mintich · 01/03/2022 22:58

The optical assistant had no place giving you "advice" like that. Either A&E now or an opticians appointment in the morning, depending on how bad you feel. Ask to speak to the optometrist if they try to fob you off, you need to be seen.

LightSpeeds · 01/03/2022 23:39

SoecSavers is a bit Mickey Mouse. If it's anything serious best go elsewhere. When I had my 'halo' problem I went to Vision Express and had a brilliant optician who knew what he was doing and got me straight into the hospital within a couple of hours (and on a Saturday)!!

underneaththeash · 02/03/2022 08:34

@Chocolateandmintcronuts sorry, a bit late back.

Uncorrected astigmatism CAN also cause halos, especially if the lens is a bit dry or not fitting well - which might also explain why the eye was uncomfortable. However, no-one can know until you're assessed by an optometrist.

There is no need to go to A&E if your eye is now feeling okay, but you do need an eye exam. Just call and book elsewhere - but mention the halos.

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Chocolateandmintcronuts · 03/03/2022 17:19

I went for an eye check today and had tests and scans etc and am being referred to a specialist. They think I have possibly closed angle glaucoma. Thank you for everyones comments and advice. Daffodil

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MissSmiley · 03/03/2022 17:29

@Chocolateandmintcronuts glad you got seen, good luck

Alocasia · 03/03/2022 17:32

That’s awful that you were fobbed off by the person you spoke to at reception. I would be making a complaint as they really shouldn’t be treating people like that especially when there are serious symptoms

underneaththeash · 03/03/2022 20:34

That's good. Early intermittent angle closure glaucoma is pretty easily and successfully treated.

ButNotTonight20 · 03/03/2022 21:20

That's good news that you have been seen and are being treated.
I would mention to the practice that fobbed you off, that their staff need better triage training!

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