Certain situations involving your eye require emergency care. On this page, we’ve outlined the key symptoms and conditions that indicate that your vision is in jeopardy and require immediate medical attention.
The above symptoms are signs of serious eye conditions that require prompt treatment from a doctor. Some of the most common problems we see that demand emergency eyecare at the Benjamin Eye Institute include:
Eye infections are very serious, and can worsen rapidly. Pink eye is one infection that requires emergency eyecare to prevent it from spreading and damaging your vision. Signs of this infection include red and watery eyes, itching, swelling, eye discharge, discomfort and blurry vision.
Many eye injuries require immediate treatment or surgery to prevent permanent damage or vision loss. If there’s any question about the severity of your eye injury, we recommend erring on the side of caution and making an appointment.
Read moreIf you have been splashed or sprayed in the eye with a chemical substance, you need to be seen by a doctor immediately. Before arriving at our Los Angeles office, run your head under warm tap water for around 20 minutes. If your eye is red and your vision is blurry after being exposed to a chemical, you need emergency eyecare. Severe chemical exposures can cause serious eye damage and vision loss, so time is of the essence.
If an object penetrates your eye, obtain emergency eyecare immediately. Do not try to remove the object yourself and avoid rubbing your eyes, as both actions could cause further damage. Place a loose eye shield to protect the area and seek medical attention right away to preserve your vision.
If you’re experiencing an eye emergency, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment.
During your visit to our optometrist, Dr. Benjamin or Dr. Golchet will closely assess your condition and offer rapid, state-of-the-art treatment, doing everything within their power to save your eyesight.
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I have been hopping around between 3 eye doctors in the last few years complaining of severe eye pain, redness - so bad I haven't been able to wear contacts for a year. Every other doctor made a diagnosis in 2 minutes, prescribed a few things and sent me on my way. Nothing helped and the doctors kept saying my eyes looked fine despite my symptoms. Finally I saw Dr. Benjamin, and he listened to my concerns from top to bottom and did tests the other doctors never did! He made a brand new diagnosis which finally makes sense and fits my symptoms. He spent almost an hour with me which is unbelievable. I am so impressed with this place, even the front desk and other staff were so friendly. I'm so relieved and am looking forward to making a recovery with Dr. Benjamin and eventually getting LASIK.
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