Seek Care now if You Have:

• Severe redness in one or both eyes
• Thick discharge, especially yellow or green
• Persistent itching or burning sensation
• Increased light sensitivity
• Blurred or decreased vision
• Moderate to severe eye pain
• Foreign body sensation (feeling like something is stuck in your eye)

Understanding Red Eyes

What it is:

Red eyes can result from minor irritations like allergies or dry eye, or more serious medical concerns such as infections (conjunctivitis/pink eye), contact lens complications, chemical exposure, or subconjunctival hemorrhage. Seeking early treatment helps prevent complications and protect your vision.

When to Seek Care:

It’s important to seek professional evaluation if you experience severe redness, thick discharge, persistent itching/burning, increased light sensitivity, blurred vision, moderate to severe eye pain, or a foreign body sensation.

Critically, go to the ER if you experience

• Severe trauma or penetrating eye injuries
• Sudden vision loss in one or both eyes
• Chemical burns with persistent pain and vision changes
• Severe headache, nausea, or vomiting with red eyes (possible acute glaucoma)
• Swelling that prevents you from opening your eye

How We Help:

Dr. Said will provide a rapid assessment to determine the cause of redness and discomfort. Our advanced diagnostic process includes slit lamp examination, corneal evaluation (possibly with fluorescein staining), eye pressure testing if indicated, and visual acuity assessment. Based on the diagnosis, targeted treatment plans may include prescription medications (like antibiotics or antivirals), antihistamines, anti-inflammatory drops, specialized lubricating drops, or foreign body removal if needed.