Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management

Is It an Emergency?

Most emergencies are completely unexpected. Acting quickly can be the difference between saving and losing your sight so it’s important to be able to identify an emergency when it happens.

Some common eye emergencies that we treat include:

Complications & infections from eye diseases
Chemical injuries or burns to the eye
Foreign objects lodged in the eye
Blunt trauma to the eyes, head, or neck

What to Do in an Emergency

If you have an emergency, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention. Please call us at Family Vision Center or visit your nearest emergency clinic if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

Any loss of vision
Intense eye pain, burning, or stinging
Sudden & extreme sensitivity to light
Bleeding from the eye
You’ve experienced blunt trauma to the head or neck
A sudden change in pupil size
An eye is bulging or sticking out
You have experienced a chemical injury
You have a foreign object stuck in your eye

What Not to Do in an Emergency

If you’ve injured your eye, your first reaction might actually be counterintuitive and cause further harm to your eyes and vision. No matter what’s happened, please don’t:

Rub or apply pressure to your eye
Remove objects stuck in your eye
Use any sort of tool in your eye
Remove contact lenses unless you’ve suffered a chemical injury
Put medications or ointments in your eye

We’re One Call Away

Our team is here to help you in an emergency.

When you visit us, we can get you the treatment you need, help reduce your pain, and take the necessary steps to protect your vision. You don’t have to deal with an emergency by yourself!