Emergency Eye Care
Eye Emergencies
Eye emergencies can happen unexpectedly and often require prompt evaluation to help protect vision and eye health.
At City Eye Optometry, we provide evaluation and treatment for many urgent eye conditions and strive to accommodate same-day emergency eye appointments whenever possible.
If you are experiencing sudden vision changes, eye pain, flashes, floaters, redness, injury, or irritation, prompt evaluation is recommended.
Common Eye Emergencies We Evaluate
Red Eyes & Eye Infections
Red eyes can occur for many reasons and are not always caused by “pink eye.”
Emergency evaluations may help diagnose conditions such as:
Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Corneal abrasions
Dry eye flare ups
Corneal ulcers
Allergic reactions
Inflammatory eye conditions
Contact lens related complications
Symptoms may include:
Redness
Irritation
Tearing
Discharge
Light sensitivity
Foreign body sensation
Flashes, Floaters & Sudden Vision Changes
New flashes or floaters may indicate changes occurring inside the eye and should be evaluated promptly.
Symptoms may include:
Sudden onset floaters
Flashes of light
Curtain or shadow in vision
Missing areas of vision
Distorted vision
Emergency retinal evaluation may help identify:
Retinal holes
Retinal tears
Posterior vitreous changes
Retinal detachments
Because some retinal conditions can threaten vision, early diagnosis is important.
Eye Injuries & Foreign Bodies
Eye injuries should be evaluated as soon as possible.
We evaluate many urgent eye injuries including:
Foreign bodies in the eye
Corneal scratches (abrasions)
Irritation after debris exposure
Chemical exposure injuries
Contact lens related injuries
Minor trauma
Common symptoms include:
Pain
Tearing
Light sensitivity
Foreign body sensation
Blurry vision
Contact Lens Emergencies
Contact lens wearers should seek prompt evaluation if they experience:
Redness
Pain
Light sensitivity
Sudden blurry vision
Difficulty wearing lenses
Discharge
Some contact lens complications may require urgent treatment.
Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Emergencies
Severe dry eye symptoms may mimic eye emergencies and cause significant discomfort.
Symptoms may include:
Burning
Excess tearing
Gritty sensation
Fluctuating vision
Redness
We evaluate ocular surface conditions to determine appropriate treatment recommendations.
Symptoms That Require Prompt Eye Evaluation
Contact our office promptly if you experience:
✓ Sudden vision loss or changes
✓ New flashes or floaters
✓ Eye pain
✓ Redness with discomfort
✓ Eye injury
✓ Chemical exposure
✓ Foreign body sensation
✓ Light sensitivity
✓ Curtain-like shadow in vision
✓ Sudden blurry vision
When to Go Directly to the Emergency Room
Some symptoms require immediate emergency medical attention.
Seek urgent emergency care for:
Severe trauma
Penetrating injuries
Significant chemical exposure
Sudden complete vision loss
Neurologic symptoms with vision changes
Same-Day Emergency Eye Appointments
Our goal is to help patients receive prompt evaluation when urgent eye concerns arise.
If you believe you are experiencing an eye emergency, contact City Eye Optometry as soon as possible to discuss your symptoms and appointment availability
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