Sudden eye pain, redness that does not settle, light sensitivity, discharge, or something stuck in your eye are all reasons to contact us promptly. A scratch from a fingernail, a branch, or a contact lens can feel alarming and should be checked. Waiting for symptoms to clear on their own can sometimes lead to complications.
Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department right away for a chemical splash, a penetrating injury, a severe blow to the eye, or sudden vision loss with other stroke-like symptoms. For a chemical splash, rinse the eye with clean water while help is arranged. These situations need immediate emergency care.