Providing Emergency Eye Care Services in Ennis
Eye emergencies happen when you least expect them, so knowing what to do if you or a loved one needs urgent eye care is vital.
First things first. Don’t panic! Staying calm will not only help you think straight, it will also help those around you to remain calm.
Second, never try to judge the severity of an eye injury on your own. Instead, contact your eye doctor for instructions on what you should do in your situation. At Ellis County Eye Center in Ennis, we understand ocular emergencies and are here for you at any time.
That being said, use your own judgment. If you think you need to head to the nearest emergency room, don’t delay.
What is an Eye Emergency?
An eye emergency is anything that puts your eyes or vision at risk of permanent damage.
The most common types of eye emergencies include:
Eye infection
Foreign object stuck in the eye
Eye trauma
Scratch on the eye
Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes
Lost contact lens in the eye
Shattered eyeglass lenses
Sudden appearance of light flashes or floaters
Is an Eye Infection an Emergency?
While an eye infection like conjunctivitis (pink eye) usually doesn’t require emergency eye care, if you think you have an eye infection, it’s important to see your eye doctor as soon as possible for a diagnosis and treatment.
Symptoms That Require Emergency Eye Care
- Sudden loss of vision
- Sudden double vision
- Sudden eye pain
- New onset of light flashes and/or floaters
- Foreign body in the eye
- Chemicals in the eye
- Swelling or pain after eye surgery
Contact Ellis County Eye Center in Ennis during business hours for an emergency eye care appointment. If you’re unsure whether your symptoms constitute an emergency, call us anyway — delaying treatment can put you at risk of serious complications that can result in vision loss.
Until you see your eye doctor or seek urgent care:
- Don’t press on or rub an injured eye
- Don’t attempt to remove a foreign body on your own
- Don’t use dry cotton (including cotton swabs) or sharp instruments (such as tweezers) on the eye
- Don’t attempt to remove an embedded object
Call our office in Ennis during business hours for further instructions. We’re here for you!