Here's the update. T'was a PVD ..although the pulsing is not part of that, nor is the sense of oddness about the eye socket but the specialist and I both agreed that as I am fairly highly strung (parky doesnt help!) these symptoms may just be part of the "psychological effects of eye problems"! Anyway I am to go back in 6 weeks and if the pulsing effect is continuing then maybe a scan will be recommended just to check it out. The giant floater (which I am beginning to think should have a name) that obscures my central field of vision should also dissipate over time.. quite a time! So in the meantime when I want to look closely or focus at something I just have to flick my eye to one side to dislodge the floater!!
Apparently folks with short sight over the age of 40 are prone to PVD... the vitreous humour is different than in non-myopic types... so the same thing may happen with my left eye. Once "done" a pvd doesn't reoccur although the fact it has occurred may have increased the probabilities for retinal hole/tear/detachment at a later date.
Heathrow Director and Loose Rivets - well diagnosed!
Loose Rivets you mention your stuff on pvd? is that posted on proon.. I did a search but couldn't find anything?
Anyway, just wanted to thank y'all again for your advice!