Emergency Eye Care
Common eye emergencies include red painful eye(s), eye infection, foreign object getting lodged into the eye, injury to the eye, eye abrasion, sudden onset of light sensitivity, and a lost contact lens in the eye.
Eyelid growths and swelling also require a medical consultation to determine the cause and best treatment protocol to ensure the eyelids heal properly.
It is critical to be seen for a sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes and a new episode of floaters or light flashes in your vision as soon as possible. The cause could range from being a natural harmless phenomenon to a sight-threatening red flag sign.
In these cases, a dilated exam is necessary to evaluate the health of the back of the eyes - the retina - and rule out a potential retinal tear or detachment.
More on Emergency Eye Care
Floaters
The potential of being a normal phenomenon or a red flag of a serious sight-threatening emergency.
As the Moon eclipses the Sun for Earth’s spectators to witness, be sure to protect your eyes at showtime!
To cigarette and e-cigarette, or not? Let the eyes do the talking.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms that needs urgent attention, please contact our office immediately at 703-420-7311 or schedule online for a Medical Office Visit.