Urgent eye care
If something is wrong with your eye, call us first. We keep time open for urgent problems whenever we can.
Go to the emergency room or call 911 right away for a chemical splash (rinse with clean water for 15 minutes first), a cut or puncture to the eye, or sudden loss of vision with weakness, numbness or trouble speaking.
Call us the same day for
- A red, painful or light-sensitive eye
- Something stuck in the eye, such as dust, a metal shaving or an eyelash
- New flashes of light, a shower of floaters or a curtain over part of your vision
- Sudden blurry or double vision
- A scratched eye or a contact lens that is stuck or torn
- Swelling, discharge or an eye infection
What to do until you're seen
- Don't rub the eye
- Take out your contact lenses and wear glasses instead
- Don't try to remove an object that is stuck in the eye
Why see an optometrist?
We have the equipment to look closely at the eye and can treat many urgent problems in the office, often faster and at lower cost than urgent care or the ER.
Ready to schedule?
Our team books every appointment by phone, so you talk to a real person who can answer questions about insurance and timing.