It can be hard to know when an eye problem should be treated right away. To help, we’ve outlined some of the eye symptoms and conditions that warrant a call to your ophthalmologist.
If you are experiencing any of the following problems with your eyes, please call your Ophthalmologist. If you need us, we are here for emergencies, Monday - Friday from 8am - 4:30pm. Call us at (585) 232-2560 ext.0.
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Note: The following story reflects experiences common among many of our patients. Details have been combined and changed to protect patient privacy.
Margaret didn't think much of it at first. She just figured her reading glasses needed an upgrade. Then she noticed she was turning on more lamps than usual in the evening. Then her daughter mentioned, gently, that maybe it wasn't the best idea to drive home after dark anymore.
"I kept explaining it away," Margaret says. "New glasses, bad lighting, tired eyes. It's easy to talk yourself out of thinking something's actually wrong."
It wasn't until she came in ...
