Emergency Eye Care

Eye injuries or infections often happen without warning, which is why emergency eye care is so helpful. At Vistasite Eye Care Inwood in Inwood, Manhattan, Vanessa Silva, OD, offers same-day eye appointments when time is of the essence, which may even save your vision. Schedule an evaluation by calling the New York City office or requesting an appointment online today.

What is emergency eye care?

Emergency eye care at Vistasite Eye Care Inwood involves same-day visits with Dr. Silva to care for urgent medical needs related to your eyes. She offers immediate eye care for children, teenagers, and adults with eye injuries, infections, and other urgent needs. If you or your loved one experiences a severe injury, head to a nearby emergency room or dial 911. 

Vistasite Eye Care Inwood provides prompt, compassionate emergency eye care services for an array of conditions. 

Which conditions can emergency eye care address?

Emergency eye care at Vistasite Eye Care Inwood can evaluate and treat the following:

• Sudden vision changes
• Sudden vision loss
• Eye trauma
• Eye infections
• Eye pain
• Discharge from the eyes
• Eye redness or swelling
• New onset of floaters or flashers
• Light sensitivity
• Foreign object in the eye
• Chemicals in the eye
• Eye injury or trauma
• Visible changes to the structure of your eye

If you’re unsure if your symptoms are an emergency, the friendly Vistasite Eye Care Inwood staff are happy to answer your questions over the phone. 

What should I do during an eye emergency?

If you encounter an emergency situation, it’s important to stay calm and schedule a same-day appointment at Vistasite Eye Care Inwood or simply walk in. Avoid rubbing your eyes and use gauze or a cloth to protect your eye if an object remains stuck in it. Avoid ointments or eye medications without first consulting with Dr. Silva.

What can I expect during emergency eye care?

Dr. Silva evaluates your vision and eye health during a comprehensive eye exam. She examines your eyes, helps you manage pain, and removes any foreign objects. She offers treatment recommendations that might include eye drops, injections, medications, lifestyle changes, vision correction, or referrals for surgery in severe cases. 

How can I reduce the risk of needing emergency eye care?

Ways to help reduce the risk of eye emergencies include:

• Use eye protection when necessary
• Wash your hands before touching your eyes
• Use sterile solutions for storing and cleaning contacts
• Complete routine eye exams to detect concerns early
• Monitor screen time to help prevent eye strain
• Report new or unusual changes to Dr. Silva right away

You might need eye protection when playing sports, doing home repairs, or working with hazardous materials. 

Schedule an emergency eye care appointment at Vistasite Eye Care Inwood by phone or online today, or simply walk into the office.