Call us promptly if you notice eye pain, a red eye that is getting worse, light sensitivity, discharge, a feeling that something is in your eye, or a sudden change in your vision. Contact lens wearers should remove their lenses and call if any of these appear. Waiting for symptoms to settle on their own can sometimes allow a problem to progress.
Some situations need a hospital rather than an optometry clinic. If you have a chemical splash, a penetrating injury, a serious blow to the eye, or sudden vision loss along with weakness, confusion, or trouble speaking, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department right away.