Should I Go The An Emergency Room Or Can I Wait Until Tomorrow I Developed Flashes Of Light In My Left Eye ?

Posted on Sun, 6 Feb 2022

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sun, 6 Feb 2022 Answered on

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 Last reviewed on

Question : I developed flashes of light in my left eye about a month ago, in the last few days I have developed a large floater in the same eye that first appeared along the outer edge of my peripheral vision and has now moved closer to the center of my vision. Should I go the an emergency room or can I wait until tomorrow (Monday) to see an eye doctor?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (9 days later)

Brief Answer:
You can wait for tomorrow.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and here is my advice.
You have many days with the floaters so it can't be an emergency even though it is moving to the center.
I believe it is safe to wait for tomorrow.
Hope I have answered the question
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI