Fayetteville, AR
Emergency Eye Care
Fayetteville, AR
Emergency Eye Care
Eye emergencies can be frightening and stressful. Whether it’s sudden vision loss, a painful injury, or an unexpected eye infection, dealing with these issues can be overwhelming. Your first instinct may be to visit the emergency room, but your eye doctor is often better equipped to treat eye emergencies. At InVision Eye Care, we provide emergency eye exams in Fayetteville for a range of ocular emergencies. Our experienced optometrist and advanced diagnostic tools ensure you receive the best care possible. Emergency rooms can be crowded and may prioritize other critical cases. At InVision Eye Care, you receive prompt attention for your eye emergency.
When do I need emergency eye care?
Eye emergencies can happen unexpectedly and require urgent care. If you experience any of the following symptoms or issues, please contact us immediately:
- Sudden vision loss
- Severe eye pain
- Injury or trauma
- Sudden onset of flashes or floaters
- A dark curtain on the side of your vision
- Chemical exposure
- Redness and swelling
- A foreign object in the eye
- Sudden onset of double vision
What to do in an eye emergency
If you experience an eye emergency, follow these steps:
- Stay calm: Keeping calm can help you think clearly and follow instructions.
- Avoid rubbing your eyes: Rubbing your eyes can exacerbate the issue, especially if you have a foreign object in your eye or an eye injury. Rubbing can cause further damage or increase the risk of infection.
- Rinse with clean water: If you’ve been exposed to a chemical or a foreign object is in your eye, gently rinse your eye with clean, lukewarm water. Use a gentle stream to help flush out any irritants. Do not use any other liquids or solutions unless directed by a medical professional.
- Apply a cold compress for injuries: For injuries involving blunt force trauma or swelling, apply a cold compress to the affected area. This can help reduce swelling and provide some pain relief. Do not apply pressure directly to the eye.
- Protect your eye: If you have an injury or foreign object in your eye, try to protect your eye from further damage. You can cover it with a clean cloth or eye shield if necessary but avoid putting pressure on the eye.
- Seek immediate help: Contact InVision Eye Care immediately at (479) 279-7315 to explain your symptoms and receive further instructions. If an emergency occurs after hours, visit the nearest emergency room.
Contact us for emergency eye care in Fayetteville
Don’t wait to seek help if you’re experiencing an eye emergency. Contact InVision Eye Care in Fayetteville, AR, for immediate and professional eye care. For after-hours emergencies, please go to the nearest emergency room.