Something in your eye that won’t go away
While it’s hard to ignore a condition like pink eye – its name says it all – one of the most serious and time-sensitive eye conditions is also one of the easier to brush off. Retinal detachment, or when the light-sensitive layer of your eye pulls away or tears, can blind you. But the symptoms – an increasing number of specks, flashes of light or a “curtain” covering your field of vision, according to the National Eye Institute – are painless and invisible to an outsider and the mirror. If you notice any of these changes, see an eye care professional immediately, NEI advises.
