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Trusted Care for
Unexpected Eye
Problems
Same day eye care. Something wrong with your eye right now? Call us first. We can see many urgent eye problems the same day, and we have the equipment to examine the eye properly.
Same-day appointments for urgent care- Proper microscopic evaluation equipment
- Call us first for guidance
- Immediate over-the-phone guidance
Urgent Care
Reach Out To Us For
Immediate Assistance
A general emergency room often lacks the slit lamps and diagnostic tools necessary for a thorough microscopic evaluation of the eye.
- Something stuck in the eye
- A scratch or abrasion
- Chemical splash (rinse with water for 15 minutes first, then call)
- Sudden vision changes
- A new shower of floaters or flashes of light
- Sudden pain or light sensitivity
What To Do Right Now
Next Steps
Do not try to remove anything embedded in the eye, and do not rub it.
Why rubbing matters
Rubbing can cause further corneal abrasions or push a foreign body deeper into the tissue. Call our clinic immediately so we can prepare for your arrival and provide over-the-phone guidance on whether you should flush the eye.
What to do next
Flashes and floaters that appear suddenly can signal a retinal tear. Call the same day. If it is after hours or we cannot reach you in time, go to the emergency room.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if something is stuck in my eye?
Do not rub the eye or try to remove anything embedded in it. Protect it from pressure and seek immediate emergency care for an embedded object or penetrating injury. For a loose particle, call an eye care professional for guidance.
When should I go to the ER instead?
Seek immediate emergency care for chemical exposure, sudden loss of vision, or a penetrating injury. Do not delay emergency care to contact the clinic; for a chemical splash, begin rinsing the eye with clean running water while arranging emergency care.
Do I need an appointment for urgent eye care?
Call the clinic to discuss your symptoms and whether an evaluation may be appropriate. Availability can vary, and a call or request does not guarantee a particular appointment time. For an emergency, seek immediate emergency care.
What if my eye injury happens after hours?
For severe pain, sudden vision loss, chemical exposure, or a penetrating injury, go to emergency care immediately. For other concerns, contact the clinic during office hours for guidance; seek emergency care if symptoms worsen or you are unsure it is safe to wait.
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