Get the Emergency Eye Care You Need Now: Finding an Emergency Eye Doctor

Do you have an eye emergency and need to be seen urgently? You may be wondering how to find an emergency eye doctor. Your House of Optical eye doctors can diagnose and treat many eye emergencies. Depending on the severity of the condition, we will often fit you in our schedule the same day.

Doctor applies eye patch to man with injury
Women receives eye drops by emergency eye doctor

What is emergency eye care?

Emergency eye care is a type of medical care that is needed when a person is experiencing an urgent eye problem or injury. An optometrist can diagnose and manage many eye conditions and diseases, including eye infections, pink eye, conjunctivitis, eye pain, styes, and retinal detachments.

When an eye emergency occurs, a person should seek treatment as soon as possible. If the problem is severe, they may need to be seen in an emergency room. At House of Optical, our optometrists regularly manage eye emergencies or make proper referrals to the emergency room, depending on the severity of the condition.

Man is examined because of eye pain

When should you seek emergency eye care?

When an eye emergency occurs, it is essential to seek medical care as soon as possible. If the problem is severe, the person should be seen in an emergency room or by an emergency eye doctor. Some of the most common reasons for seeking emergency eye care include the following:

  • Eye pain or sudden vision loss
  • Signs of infection in the eye or around the eye
  • Unusual eye discharge
  • Swelling or redness of the eye
  • Severe eye injury from an accident or trauma
  • Signs of a foreign body in the eye
  • Floaters or flashes of light in the eyes
  • Double vision
  • Severe itching or burning sensation in the eyes

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should contact your eye doctor immediately.

How to prepare for an emergency eye care visit

If you are experiencing an eye emergency, it is essential to be prepared for your visit to the emergency eye doctor. Here are some tips to help you prepare:

  • If you wear contact lenses, remove your lenses and wear glasses to the appointment.
  • Make sure to bring your current eyeglasses or contact lenses with you.
  • Bring a list of any medications you are currently taking.
  • Bring a list of any allergies you have.
  • Make sure to bring a driver or a friend who can take you home after the visit.
Young women experiencing severe burning in eyeball
Female doctor and patient discuss patients list of medications

Common emergency eye care treatments

An emergency eye doctor can treat a wide range of eye emergencies. The most common emergency eye care treatments include:

  • Eye drops to treat infections and reduce pain and swelling
  • Oral medications to treat infections and reduce pain and swelling
  • Surgery to repair an eye injury

Your emergency eye doctor will recommend the best treatment for your specific condition.

Young man having an eye exam done

What to expect from an emergency eye care visit

When you visit your eye doctor, they will first ask about your medical history and any symptoms you are experiencing. They will then perform a comprehensive eye exam to determine the cause of your symptoms. Depending on the diagnosis, they may prescribe medication or recommend an alternative course of treatment.

Your eye doctor will also discuss any follow-up care that may be needed, as well as any potential risks and side effects of the treatment. They will also explain any lifestyle changes or home care needed to help manage your condition.

Conclusion

If you are experiencing an eye emergency, it is important to contact your eye doctor as soon as possible. Your eye doctor will recommend the best treatment for your condition and explain any follow-up care or lifestyle changes that may be needed.

At House of Optical, our team is equipped to help you with your emergency eye care. Call our office for any emergency eye care needs.