Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department for severe eye injuries, chemical splashes, or anything that has penetrated the eye. Do the same if you have sudden vision loss along with other stroke-like symptoms, such as facial drooping, weakness, or trouble speaking. These situations need emergency care immediately.
For other urgent concerns, such as a scratchy eye that will not settle, redness with discharge, or the feeling that something is stuck under your eyelid, call our clinic. Avoid rubbing your eye while you wait. If you wear contact lenses and your eye is red or painful, remove the lenses before calling.