Seek Care now if You Have:

• Eye pain or discomfort that does not improve
• Redness and swelling around the eye
• Sudden vision changes (blurred, double vision, dark spots)
• Light sensitivity (photophobia)
• Excessive tearing or discharge
• Difficulty opening the eye
• Bruising or bleeding around the eye

Understanding Minor Eye Trauma

What it is:

Eye injuries, ranging from corneal abrasions and blunt trauma to minor chemical splashes and eyelid lacerations, require immediate professional evaluation to prevent complications and protect vision. Our ophthalmology clinic provides urgent care for minor to moderate, non-life-threatening eye trauma.

When to Seek Care:

Seek urgent attention for symptoms like persistent eye pain, redness, swelling, sudden vision changes, light sensitivity, excessive tearing, difficulty opening the eye, or bruising/bleeding around the eye.

Critically, go to the nearest ER or call 911 if you experience:

• A deep or penetrating injury
• Severe trauma with loss of vision
• Chemical burns
• Blood inside the eye following blunt trauma
• Severe swelling that prevents the eye from opening
• Severe nausea, vomiting, or heaadache with eye pain
• Loss of consciousness or sudden collapse

How We Help:

 Dr. Said will provide a thorough assessment for minor to moderate eye injuries to determine severity and the best treatment. This includes detailed injury assessment, vision testing, intraocular pressure measurement, and structural integrity assessment. Advanced diagnostics like microscopic examination or fluorescein staining may be used. Treatment includes pain relief, infection prevention, corneal protection, anti-inflammatory treatment, and vision preservation measures. This may involve advanced wound care for minor lacerations, specialized corneal treatments, prescription medications, or protective eye shields.