Eye emergencies can happen at any time, and fast, appropriate care can help protect your vision. For sudden eye pain, injuries, infections, or vision changes, 24-hour emergency eye care in Wilmington provides prompt guidance and personalized attention when you need it most.
English- and Spanish-speaking patients can call for urgent guidance, whether they are new or returning patients. An eye doctor can assess your symptoms, recommend the appropriate next step, and provide urgent care without the potentially long wait of an emergency room when an eye-specific evaluation is needed.
24-hour emergency eye care near you
24-hour emergency eye care is available for new and returning patients. If you are experiencing an eye emergency, call right away or visit the office during business hours.
If you are unable to reach the office while it is closed, visit the nearest emergency room for immediate medical attention.
When to see an emergency eye doctor
Seek medical eye care as soon as possible if you experience:
- Sudden vision loss or blurred vision
- Eye pain or significant discomfort
- Redness, swelling, or discharge
- Flashes of light or a sudden increase in floaters
- A foreign object in the eye
- Chemical exposure
- Eye trauma or injury
- New double vision
- A sudden curtain or shadow in your field of vision
Some symptoms may indicate a serious eye condition that requires prompt evaluation. When in doubt, call for professional guidance.
What to do in an eye emergency
If you are dealing with an eye emergency, follow these steps:
- Call or visit our office immediately — Explain your symptoms and follow the guidance provided.
- Do not rub your eyes — This can worsen an injury or push a foreign object deeper into the eye.
- Rinse with water — If a chemical enters your eye, flush it gently with clean, cool water for at least 15 minutes.
- Use a cold compress — For swelling or an injury around the eye, apply a clean cold compress gently without putting pressure on the eye.
- Avoid over-the-counter eye drops — Not every eye drop is appropriate for an injury, infection, or sudden vision change.
- Have someone else drive you — If your vision is affected or you are in pain, do not drive yourself.
Visit us for urgent eye care in Wilmington
Eye pain, injuries, and sudden vision changes should never be ignored. If something feels wrong, contact an emergency eye doctor in Wilmington promptly for guidance and care.