Emergency Eye Care
Comprehensive Eye Care at West Broward Eyecare Associates
Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00PM
Friday 9:00 AM–4:00PM
Closed Saturday-Sunday
What is an Eye Emergency?
Some of the most common medical conditions that we evaluate and treat are infections, allergic reactions, styes (hordeolum), abrasion or cuts, and removal of foreign bodies in the eye. If you are experiencing any irregular symptoms that involve your eyes, you should contact us about emergency care. Some concerning symptoms include:
- Eye pain
- Severe Redness
- Discomfort, grittiness, irritation
- Sensitivity to light
- Mucous discharge
- Sudden loss of part or all of your vision (even temporarily)
- Onset or change of flashing lights or floaters
- Foreign body
- Chemicals in contact with your eyes
- Excessive tearing
- Injury to the eye
- Blunt injury to eye or head
Our office can often make same-day appointments in the case of ocular emergencies to best serve our patients.
Should I seek emergency care?
If you experience an emergency and can’t reach the office, call the nearest emergency room or urgent care center.
FAQs
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An eye emergency includes conditions like eye pain, severe redness, sudden vision loss, foreign objects in the eye, chemical exposure, or injuries. If you experience symptoms like sensitivity to light, excessive tearing, or flashing lights, seek emergency eye care immediately.