Also known as Urgent Eye Care, Emergency Eye Care is where accidents and eye injuries happen unexpectedly. Our emergency eye care services provide prompt, expert treatment for eye infections, injuries, sudden vision loss, or any urgent eye issues, ensuring you receive immediate attention and the best possible care when it matters most.
An eye injury is any damage to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas, ranging from minor scratches to severe trauma that can lead to vision loss. These injuries can be caused by blunt force, penetrating objects, chemical exposure, thermal burns, or radiation.
What is an Eye Injury?
An eye injury is any damage to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas, ranging from minor scratches to severe trauma that can lead to vision loss. These injuries can be caused by blunt force, penetrating objects, chemical exposure, thermal burns, or radiation.
Common Types of Eye Injuries:
Corneal Abrasion: A scratch on the clear, outer layer of the eye (cornea).
Foreign Body: An object lodged in the eye.
Chemical Injury: Damage caused by exposure to chemicals like cleaning products.
Retinal Detachment: The retina separates from the back of the eye.
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage: Bleeding under the conjunctiva, the clear membrane covering the eye.
Blow to the Eye: A direct impact to the eye, causing bruising or other damage.
Penetrating Eye Injury: A sharp object pierces the eye.
Eyelid Laceration: A cut on the eyelid.
Orbital Fracture: A break in the bone around the eye socket.
If you need immediate medical attention go to the Emergency Department. Otherwise, for minor injuries contact our office at 907-561-1167 for a same day appointment.
