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ποΈ Retina Assessment
Get the right care for your vision symptoms
Which eye is affected?
Select the eye experiencing symptoms. If both eyes are affected, choose "Both eyes".
When did your symptoms start?
The timing of your symptoms is crucial for determining urgency. Please select the option that best describes when you first noticed the problem.
Right now or within the last few hours
Sudden onset, can pinpoint when it started
Today (but not sure of exact time)
Noticed sometime today, timing unclear
Over the past few days
Gradual onset over 2-7 days
Over the past few weeks
Slow progression over weeks
Longer than 6 weeks ago
Long-standing symptoms
What are your main symptoms?
Select all symptoms you're experiencing. Be thorough - this helps us give you the best guidance.
Flashes of light
Brief flashes, sparks, or lightning-like lights
New floaters
Spots, threads, or cobwebs floating in vision
Shadow, curtain, or veil
Dark area blocking part of your vision
Sudden vision loss
Complete or severe loss of sight
Blurred or reduced vision
Vision is less clear than normal
Wavy or bent lines
Straight lines appear wavy or distorted
Central dark spot
Missing patch in the center of vision
Objects look different sizes
Things appear smaller/larger between eyes
Do you have any of these concerning signs?
These are important warning signs that help determine how quickly you need care.
Shadow or curtain is growing/spreading
The dark area is getting bigger
Sudden flood of many new floaters
Lots of new spots appeared suddenly
Reddish or brownish floaters
Floaters have a red or brown tint
Recent eye or head injury
Symptoms started after trauma
Stroke-like symptoms
Speech problems, weakness, confusion
Severe headache or jaw pain (if over 50)
New, severe head/jaw pain
None of these apply to me
I don't have these warning signs
Do you have any of these conditions?
Your medical history helps us understand your risk and provide better guidance.
Diabetes
Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Hypertension
Previous retinal problems
Past retinal detachment, tears, or disease
Family history of eye disease
Relatives with retinal problems
Over 50 years old
Age increases certain risks
Prior retinal tear or detachment (either eye)
History of retinal tear or retinal detachment
Prior retinal surgery (either eye)
Any surgery on the retina in the past
None of these apply to me
I don't have these conditions
Your Assessment Results
β οΈ Important Disclaimer
This assessment is for guidance only and cannot replace professional medical evaluation.
If you're ever unsure about your symptoms or if they worsen, seek immediate medical attention.
When in doubt, it's always better to be checked sooner rather than later.