Emergency Eye Care | Howard Optometry

Know Where to Go in an Emergency

You never know when any eye emergency can happen and place your vision at risk. While you can’t predict the future, you can know where to go. We’re here to help when emergencies happen, providing compassionate care when you need it most.

Never assume a problem will go away by itself—visit one of our locations, and we can assess your eyes and provide necessary treatment. If an eye emergency happens while we’re closed, visit your nearest emergency room.

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What to Do in an Eye Emergency?

An eye emergency can be scary and stressful, but it’s important to stay as calm as possible. Visiting a medical professional as soon as possible is essential for protecting your vision.

In the meantime, you can do the following to care for your eye health and vision in an emergency:

Wash your hands with soap & water before touching the eye area
Blink to try & remove any debris in the eye
Flush your eyes with cool water if chemicals enter your eye

You should never attempt to remove a foreign object in the eye, rub or push on your eyes, or administer medications during an eye emergency. Avoid taking out your contact lenses unless chemicals get into your eyes.

What Constitutes an Eye Emergency?

An eye emergency is any situation where your vision and eye health are at risk. Emergencies don’t have to be dramatic—even small cuts and scratches can affect your ocular health. You should visit your optometrist any time you experience an eye emergency.

In general, an eye emergency can include:

Blunt trauma
Burns
Chemical exposure
Cuts
Foreign objects in the eye
Scratches

We’re Here When Your Vision Is at Risk

Don’t ignore an emergency when it happens to you. Even if you think an injury is insignificant, visiting your eye doctor can help assess the damage and relieve your symptoms.

Contact us if you experience any eye emergency or visit your nearest emergency room.