Eye corrosion/burn/scalding
Cleaning agents and other liquids often contain irritating chemicals or contain acids or alkalis. Such substances could seriously damage the eye.
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foreign body in the eye
Small foreign bodies can get into the eye and get stuck on the cornea, conjunctiva, or under the eyelid.
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Contusion on the eye
A blow to the eye can lead to inflammatory reactions and injuries inside the eye, which can have serious consequences.
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Sudden vision of lightning or black spots
Flashes and black spots are the result of vitreous tissue detachment and often occur as harbingers of retinal detachment. The prognosis depends on how quickly treatment is carried out.
> As an emergency, present yourself to an ophthalmologist the same day or the next morning
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Sudden painless vision impairment
Immediate loss of vision can have various causes, which often also result from illnesses elsewhere in the body.
- Vascular occlusions in the retina
A part of the field of vision becomes black - Inflammation inside the eye (uveitis)
Diffuse vision and slight reddening of the conjunctiva - Age-related macular degeneration
Seeing black spots in the center of the visual field and wavy perception of straight lines - retinal detachment
Seeing lightning, black spots, or a black curtain at the edge of the field of vision
- vitreous hemorrhage
Seeing dark flakes
> As an emergency, present yourself to an ophthalmologist the same day or the next morning
Sudden vision loss with eye pain
- sudden increase in eye pressure (glaucoma attack)
Stinging or dull pain up to nausea with reddening of the conjunctiva - inflammation inside the eye (uveitis) or on the optic nerve (neuritis)
Dull pain behind the eye
> Call an ophthalmologist immediately
Fluctuating visual acuity
- dry eyes
The most common, harmless cause that is easily treatable - Blood sugar fluctuations
Cooperation with a family doctor or diabetologist is important
- migraine
Seeing colorful flashes, dimmer vision and visual field failures
> As an emergency, present yourself to an ophthalmologist the same day or the next morning
In case of doubt, it makes sense to seek medical advice
