Emergency Eye Care in Grove City
Eye emergencies happen when you least expect them, so knowing what to do if you or a loved one needs urgent eye care is vital.
Stay calm and seek professional care as soon as possible. Staying calm will not only help you think straight, it will also help those around you remain calm.
Do not try to assess the severity of an eye injury on your own. Contact your eye doctor for guidance. At Grove City Vision Center in Grove City, we provide urgent eye care when you need it.
It’s not always necessary to go to an emergency room for eye emergencies. In many cases, an optometrist can treat eye emergencies without a hospital visit.
If symptoms are severe, go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
When Might I need Urgent Eye Care?
An eye emergency is anything that puts your eyes or vision at risk of permanent damage.
- Eye infection
- Foreign object in the eye
- Eye trauma or injury
- Scratched eye (corneal abrasion)
- Sudden vision loss
- Sudde flashes or floaters
Is an Eye Infection an Emergency?
While an eye infection like conjunctivitis (pink eye) usually doesn’t require emergency eye care, if you think you have an eye infection, it’s important to see your eye doctor as soon as possible for a diagnosis and treatment.
Symptoms That Require Urgent Eye Care
- Sudden loss of vision
- Sudden double vision
- Sudden eye pain
- New onset of light flashes and/or floaters
- Foreign body in the eye
- Chemicals in the eye
- Swelling or pain after eye surgery
What to Do if Something Gets Into Your Eye?
A foreign object can range from dust or an eyelash to metal or wood. Prompt removal reduces the risk of injury or infection.
Because the eyes are delicate, avoid removing objects yourself if you’re unsure how to do so. Seek care if flushing with water or saline does not resolve the issue.
If you think a foreign body has penetrated your eye, or you notice any blood or discharge coming from your eye, contact your eye doctor immediately. After describing what happened, your eye doctor may send you to an emergency room.
What To Do If You Have an Eye Emergency?
Contact Grove City Vision Center in Grove City for an emergency eye care appointment. If you’re unsure whether your symptoms constitute an emergency, call us anyway. Delaying treatment can put you at risk of serious complications that can result in vision loss.
Until you see your eye doctor or seek urgent care:
- Don’t press on or rub an injured eye
- Don’t attempt to remove a foreign body on your own
- Don’t use dry cotton (including cotton swabs) or sharp instruments (such as tweezers) on the eye
- Don’t attempt to remove an embedded object
Call our office for further instructions. We’re here for you.