Emergency Eye Care
The Eyecare Center provides emergency eyecare in East Idaho.
Don’t Wait to Seek Care
When it comes to your vision, it’s always better to be cautious. If you’re experiencing sudden symptoms or have suffered an eye injury, please contact our office.
Get Care for Eye Emergencies
Eye emergencies rarely happen at a convenient time. Whether you’re dealing with sudden eye pain, an injury, an infection, or unexpected vision changes, prompt evaluation can be critical to protecting your eyesight.
Protecting Your Vision
Some eye conditions can progress rapidly if left untreated. Early diagnosis allows treatment to begin sooner and may reduce the risk of complications.
If you’re unsure whether your situation qualifies as an emergency, we encourage you to contact our office for guidance
Emergency Eye Care
When Should You Seek Emergency Eye Care?
Many people aren’t sure whether their symptoms require immediate attention. As a general rule, sudden changes in vision, significant discomfort, or injuries involving the eye should be evaluated as soon as possible.
Conditions that may require urgent care include eye infections, foreign objects in the eye, chemical exposure, flashes of light, new floaters, sudden blurry vision, and eye trauma.
Urgent Eye Symptoms
What to Expect During Your Visit
During an emergency eye exam, we’ll evaluate your symptoms, determine the underlying cause, and recommend the appropriate treatment or next steps.
Our goal is to provide timely care while helping you understand exactly what’s happening and how it can be treated.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Eye Care
What qualifies as an eye emergency?
Eye pain, sudden vision loss, flashes of light, new floaters, eye injuries, infections, and chemical exposure should all be evaluated immediately.
Should I go to the emergency room or an eye doctor?
Many eye emergencies can be treated by an eye doctor. Severe trauma or life-threatening injuries may require emergency room care.
Can pink eye be an emergency?
Some infections can worsen quickly and should be evaluated to determine the appropriate treatment.
What should I do if I get something in my eye?
Avoid rubbing your eye and contact our office for instructions. Certain foreign objects may require immediate attention.
