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Your Partner in an Eye Care Emergency

When urgent eye situations arise, do you know where to turn? ReFocus Eye Health’s dedicated team is ready to provide immediate care for eye emergencies. From sudden injuries to severe infections, trust us for swift and expert attention. We ensure your vision and eye health are in capable hands.

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What Qualifies as an Eye Care Emergency?

Eye care emergencies include a range of sudden and severe conditions that require immediate attention to prevent permanent damage or vision loss. Any abrupt and alarming change in vision or sudden eye discomfort should be treated as an emergency and promptly evaluated by a qualified eye care professional.

Recognizing the Signs

Recognizing signs of an eye emergency is crucial for prompt intervention and preservation of vision. These signs may include:

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arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Sudden Vision Loss

Partial or complete loss of vision in one or both eyes.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Eye Trauma

Injuries like cuts, scratches, or blunt force to the eye or surrounding areas.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Severe Eye Pain

Intense and persistent eye pain that is not alleviated by blinking or rubbing.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Foreign Object

The presence of a foreign object trapped in the eye that causes discomfort or irritation.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Chemical Burns

Exposure to chemicals that causes redness, pain, or vision changes

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Flashes of Light

The sudden appearance of flashing lights, especially when accompanied by floaters.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Double Vision

Seeing two overlapping images instead of one.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Redness and Irritation

Persistent redness, itching, irritation, or inflammation.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Bulging Eye

Abnormal protrusion of the eye from its socket.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Pupils

Unequal pupil size or irregular reactions to light.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Changes in Appearance

Any sudden change in the appearance of the eye or surrounding area.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Blood in the Eye

Visible blood in the white part of the eye.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light Halos Around Lights

Seeing halos or colored rings around lights.

arrow-circle-right-3 arrow-circle-right-3-light New or Severe Headache

Intense headache, especially if it is accompanied by visual disturbances.

What to Do and What Not to Do

Knowing what to do and what to avoid during an eye care emergency can make a crucial difference in preserving your vision and eye health.

What NOT to Do

  • Don’t rub your eyes
  • Avoid self-medication
  • Don’t try to remove foreign objects
  • Avoid applying pressure

What to Do

  • Seek immediate professional care
  • Protect or cover your eye
  • Rinse your eye with clean water if you have debris or chemicals in your eye

ReFocus Eye Health’s network of skilled professionals is ready to provide swift and expert assistance during any eye care emergency.

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