Emergency Eye Care

Emergency Eye Care in Bellevue, WA

We treat a variety of eye conditions, ranging from mild to severe. Early diagnosis of conditions can reduce the risk of further harm and disease progression. We also offer referrals to ophthalmologists when necessary.

Eye injuries or trauma to the eye area can be stressful and frightening. Your eyesight is precious, and anything that might put it at risk needs to be dealt with immediately.

When an accident occurs, call our office right away. We will assess your situation and recommend next steps.

If our office is closed, you should call 911 and proceed to your nearest hospital.

TYPES OF EYE EMERGENCIES

Common eye emergencies we can treat include:

• Corneal abrasions (scratches on the eye’s surface)

• Foreign objects stuck in the eye

• Chemical splashes or burns

• Infections like conjunctivitis (pink eye)

• Eye diseases

SYMPTOMS OF EMERGENCY

While most eye emergencies involve noticeable symptoms or trauma, other eye emergencies are not as obvious. Any sudden changes to your vision should be considered an eye care emergency. Sudden onset of any of the following symptoms may also indicate an emergency:

• Burning or stinging

• Pupils that differ in size

• Bulging eyes

• Severe eye pain

• Double vision

• Redness or itching

• Bruising or bleeding

• Severe itching

• Sudden headache

• Discharge from the eye

• Eyes not moving together

WHAT TO DO IN AN EYE EMERGENCY NEAR BELLEVUE, WA?

Call our office at 425-777-1089 immediately should you experience any of these issues. If we are closed at that time then you should call 911 and proceed to your nearest hospital or book an appointment.