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Emergency Eye Care: Your Lifeline in Avon

When an eye emergency strikes, every second counts. ReFocus Eye Health in Avon is your ally in urgent eye care. We offer swift, expert assistance to protect your vision and restore comfort to your eyes.

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What Is an Eye Emergency?

Eye care emergencies include a range of sudden and severe conditions that require immediate attention to prevent permanent damage or vision loss. Any abrupt and alarming change in vision or sudden eye discomfort should be treated as an emergency and promptly evaluated by a qualified eye care professional.

  • Bleeding
  • Blood in the white of the eye
  • Cuts, scrapes, or injuries to the eye
  • Discharge from the eye
  • Double or blurred vision
  • Eye bulging
  • Eye infections
  • Eye redness
  • Flashes of light
  • Floaters in the field of vision
  • Foreign objects embedded in the eye
  • Light sensitivity
  • Pain or discomfort
  • Stye (a painful red bump)
  • Sudden vision changes
  • Swollen eyelids

Steps to Take (and Not Take)

During an eye emergency, your actions can significantly impact the outcome of your vision and overall eye health. Here’s what you should do and avoid doing:

  • Do: Seek medical attention immediately
  • Do: If you have a foreign object in your eye, do not try to remove it yourself
  • Do: If you have a chemical injury to your eye, flush your eye with water for 15 minutes
  • Do: If you have a cut or puncture wound to your eye, cover your eye with a sterile bandage
  • Do not: Rub your eye
  • Do not: Apply pressure to your eye
  • Do not: Put any medications or ointments in your eye without first consulting an eye doctor

Swift Solutions for Eye Emergencies in Avon

We recognize that eye emergencies demand a multidisciplinary approach. Our interdisciplinary team comprises specialists skilled in various fields, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care. From immediate assessments to precise treatments, our team collaborates to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to your situation.

If you are experiencing an eye emergency, contact ReFocus Eye Health. We look forward to helping you get the treatment you need to feel better.

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For urgent eye issues or emergencies, ReFocus strongly recommends calling a location nearest to you. Emergency eye care may constitute any of the following: 1. vision loss; 2. different size pupils; 3. double vision; 4. bleeding from the eye; 5. Swelling; 6. eye pain that doesn't lessen on its own; and/ or 7. eye pain accompanied by a headache. If you experience any of the following issues above, we recommend that you seek immediate medical attention.

For after-hour eye emergencies, please visit your local ER or Urgent Care Center, or dial 911.

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