Your Trusted Resource for Emergency Eye Care
During an eye emergency, you need reliable, immediate care. We understand the urgency and provide prompt, expert treatment for all eye emergencies. Whether you’re experiencing sudden vision loss, eye trauma, or a chemical burn, our dedicated team is ready to offer the critical care you need.
We prioritize urgent cases, offering immediate care for eye injuries, foreign bodies in the eye, and other severe symptoms to help alleviate pain and prevent permanent vision loss. Our professionals are also experienced in handling a wide range of emergency eye situations, ensuring you receive the highest quality of care in critical times.
Identifying Eye Emergencies
Our urgent eye care services can treat:
Foreign objects in the eye
Sudden or unexplained double vision
Severe eye pain with or without accompanying flashes of light
Any sudden decrease in vision
Black eyes
Injured eyes affected by chemicals
Preventing Eye Emergencies
While some eye emergencies are unavoidable, there are steps you can take to minimize the risks:
- Wear Protective Eyewear: Always use appropriate safety goggles during activities that could harm your eyes, such as sports or working with hazardous materials.
- Regular Eye Exams: Routine check-ups can help identify potential issues before they become emergencies.
- Be Cautious with Contacts: Follow all guidelines for contact lens care to prevent complications.
How To Deal with Eye Emergencies
- Do Not Touch or Rub Your Eye: This can aggravate the injury.
- Remove Contact Lenses: If safe and possible, remove your lenses to avoid additional irritation.
- Rinse with Clean Water: For chemical exposures or foreign substances, gently rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.
- Avoid Attempting to Remove Foreign Objects: Cover your eye with clean gauze or a paper cup and seek emergency care.
- Seek Professional Assistance: Contact Newport Avenue Optometry or the nearest emergency room immediately. Time is often of the essence in preventing long-term damage.
Do not delay in addressing eye emergencies. Contact Newport Avenue Optometry for prompt, compassionate, and competent care
