Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department immediately for a severe eye injury, a chemical splash, anything that has penetrated the eye, or sudden loss of vision with other stroke-like symptoms. Do not wait to call a clinic in these situations. Hospital teams are set up for this kind of emergency.
Many other urgent issues can be assessed by an optometrist, such as a painful red eye, a particle you cannot rinse out, or a possible corneal scratch. Call us first and describe what happened. Same-day availability cannot be guaranteed, but our team will help you find timely care.