One-sided eye symptom guide

Symptoms affecting just one eye can be unsettling. Choose what best matches what you are noticing, and this guide will explain it plainly and point you to the right page to read. It is educational and is not a diagnosis.

Seek urgent, same-day care first if any of these apply A sudden loss or drop of vision in one eye, a dark shadow or curtain spreading across your sight, a sudden shower of new floaters with flashing lights, or a red and painful eye with light sensitivity. These can be emergencies and should not wait.
What are you noticing in one eye?

Choose a symptom above to see a short explanation and the page to read.

This guide is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a diagnosis. If you have concerns about your eye health, please consult a qualified ophthalmologist or optometrist.
Chris Matthews, Consultant Ophthalmologist

Chris Matthews is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon with a specialist interest in diseases of the vitreous and retina interface, eyelid surgery, and general ophthalmology. He has been a consultant since 2018.