Emergency Eye Services at 20/20 iCare and iWear

Prompt attention to eye emergencies is crucial for maintaining optimal eye health and preventing potential vision loss. If you experience any of the following symptoms, it is imperative to seek immediate eye care from a professional:

• Sudden Vision Changes: If you suddenly experience blurred or double vision, significant difficulty focusing, or sudden vision loss in one or both eyes, this requires immediate attention.
• Severe Eye Pain or Discomfort: Unexplained and intense eye pain, particularly when accompanied by headache, should not be ignored and necessitates urgent care.
• Eye Trauma or Injury: Any trauma to the eye, foreign objects in the eye, or chemicals splashed into the eye demands immediate evaluation to prevent further damage.
• Persistent Redness or Irritation: If your eyes are persistently red, itchy, irritated, or have discharge, especially if accompanied by pain or sensitivity to light, seek prompt medical attention.
• Flashes of Light or Floaters: The sudden onset of flashes or floaters (spots or threads in your vision) can indicate a retinal tear or detachment, requiring immediate evaluation.
• Halos or Rainbow-like Circles: Seeing halos or rainbow-like circles around lights could indicate acute glaucoma and need immediate medical attention.
• Sudden Light Sensitivity: A sudden onset of extreme sensitivity to light or an inability to tolerate light requires urgent assessment.
• Seeing Curtains or Shadows in Vision: The sensation of a curtain coming down or a shadow moving across your vision can signal a retinal detachment, which needs immediate attention.