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What is an Eye Care Emergency?
An eye care emergency is any sudden injury or symptom that affects vision, such as trauma, sudden vision loss, or chemical exposure.
Nationwide Vision optometrists are experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye emergencies and can provide the testing and care needed to protect your vision.
What Are the Warning Signs of an Eye Care Emergency?
You should make an appointment immediately if you experience any sudden changes in vision or notice any of these symptoms:
Burning or stinging
Divergent or unusual eye movements
Double vision
Sudden, blurred vision
Flashes of light
New or increased sensitivity to light
Discharge or blood in the eyes
Severe itching or swelling
Find Emergency Eye Care Near You
At Nationwide Vision, our goal is to help every patient achieve their best possible vision. With convenient locations across Arizona, emergency eye care is always close to home. Click here to schedule an appointment.
Who Is At-Risk for an Eye Emergency?
Eye emergencies can happen suddenly and may be caused by injury, infection, chemical exposure, or underlying eye conditions that affect vision. While anyone can experience an ocular emergency, certain situations and symptoms can increase the risk of serious damage or vision loss. Common causes and risk factors include:
Trauma or eye injury
Chemical exposure
Foreign objects in the eye
Bacterial or viral eye infections
Scratches or punctures to the eye
Existing or family history of eye disease
When Should I Visit Nationwide Vision for Emergency Eye Care?
If you are suffering from an eye emergency, seek medical care at an emergency room or an urgent care clinic. It is important to note that these facilities may not specialize in eye care and may be unable to properly diagnose and treat certain eye conditions like retinal detachment. Luckily, most Nationwide Vision locations accept walk-ins, or you can call ahead to schedule your appointment.
Types of Eye Emergencies We Treat
Nationwide Vision has a wide range of emergency eye care procedures and treatment methods that we can utilize to treat patients. We recommend seeking immediate medical attention for pain, redness, or swelling of the eye to prevent further damage and permanent vision problems.
Bacterial & Viral Eye Infections
Clarkson Eyecare optometrists can diagnose and treat eye infections like conjunctivitis that cause pain, redness, and swelling.
Chemical Exposure to Eyes
After flushing your eyes with saline solution or tap water, seek emergency care to prevent permanent damage and scarring.
Foreign Bodies in the Eye
If blinking or flushing the object is unsuccessful, seek immediate medical assistance to avoid serious damage to the eye.
Traumatic Eye Injuries
Immediate medical care is required for scratches or punctures caused by accidents, as they can lead to partial or permanent vision loss.
Sudden Changes or Loss of Vision
Nationwide Vision can treat retinal detachment and corneal defects that may cause sudden vision changes or vision loss.
Bacterial & Viral Eye Infections
Clarkson Eyecare optometrists can diagnose and treat eye infections like conjunctivitis that cause pain, redness, and swelling.
Traumatic Eye Injuries
Immediate medical care is required for scratches or punctures caused by accidents, as they can lead to partial or permanent vision loss.
Chemical Exposure to Eyes
After flushing your eyes with saline solution or tap water, seek emergency care to prevent permanent damage and scarring.
Sudden Changes or Loss of Vision
Nationwide Vision can treat retinal detachment and corneal defects that may cause sudden vision changes or vision loss.
Foreign Bodies in the Eye
If blinking or flushing the object is unsuccessful, seek immediate medical assistance to avoid serious damage to the eye.
Schedule an Emergency Eye Care Appointment at Nationwide Vision
If you are experiencing an ocular emergency, seek medical attention immediately. Nationwide Vision can help patients suffering from traumatic and uncomfortable eye conditions that can cause vision loss if left untreated. If you are concerned about a change in your vision, call Nationwide Vision to schedule an emergency eye care appointment.