Immediate Emergency Services for Urgent Eye Conditions
At All About Eyes, we understand that emergencies don’t wait — and neither do we! Our emergency eye care services address urgent eye conditions quickly and effectively. With 21 clinics located across Illinois and Iowa, we provide expert care during critical moments to protect your vision and eye health.
Handling All Eye Emergencies with Expertise and Efficiency
Whether you’re experiencing sudden loss of vision, double vision, or trauma to the eye, our emergency services cover all types of urgent eye issues:
- Foreign Objects and Trauma: Quick removal of objects and immediate care for any trauma to minimize damage and prevent further complications
- Eye Infections and Chemical Splashes: Effective treatment for eye infections and immediate interventions for chemical splashes to alleviate pain and ensure swift recovery
- Eye Injuries from Accidents: Expert care for injuries caused by accidents, including cuts or blunt force trauma to the eye
- Complications from Contact Lenses: Addressing issues like infections or discomfort from contact lens wear with appropriate treatments
- Sudden Changes in Vision: Rapid response to sudden vision changes, such as flashes of light or unexpected vision loss, to diagnose potential underlying conditions
How to Handle An Eye Emergency
Knowing what to do during an eye emergency can greatly affect the outcome and save your vision. Here's what you should do in the event of an eye emergency:
1. Assess the Situation: Quickly determine the nature of the emergency. Some common eye emergencies are foreign objects in the eye, exposure to chemicals, sudden vision changes, eye infections, and eye injuries.
2. Avoid Touching or Rubbing Your Eye: If something is in your eye or you have hit it, do not rub it. Rubbing your eye can worsen the injury or cause further damage, especially if there's a foreign object involved.
3. Use Clean Water to Rinse the Eye: For chemical splashes or small debris, rinse your eye with clean water or a sterile saline solution for several minutes. This can help remove the substance and alleviate discomfort. However, you should not attempt to rinse your eye if you have severely injured it or if you suspect a serious chemical burn.
4. Shield Your Eye: If you have injured your eye, cover it with a lightweight shield or gauze to protect it from pressure or further contact.
5. Seek Professional Medical Help Immediately: Contact any of our eye care professionals at any of our 21 locations or go to the nearest urgent care.
6. Follow-Up: After initial treatment, it is crucial to follow up with your eye doctor. They will provide further care instructions, prescribe necessary medication, and request follow-up visits to monitor recovery.
7. Prevent Future Incidents: Wear appropriate eye protection during activities that pose risks (such as sports, woodworking, or handling chemicals) to prevent future eye emergencies.
Why Choose Us for Your Emergency Eye Care?
- Experienced Eye Doctors: Our team of eye care professionals has the training to handle a wide range of eye emergencies.
- State-of-the-Art Equipment: We use the latest technology to effectively diagnose and treat emergency eye conditions.
- Personalized Care: Every emergency is different, and so is our approach. We assess each situation individually and provide treatments to meet your needs.
- Preventative Advice: Post-treatment, we offer guidance on protecting your eye health and preventing future emergencies.
If you or someone you know is experiencing an eye emergency, don’t hesitate to contact us immediately for expert care or visit one of our 21 locations.