Eye emergencies can be caused by trauma, chemical exposure, burns, infections, or an acute progression of a known or undiagnosed disease. They require prompt specialist treatment to limit any damage to the anatomy of the eye and potential vision deterioration or loss.
Eye Trauma: Any injury to the eye can potentially threaten vision. Such incidences range from a mild corneal scratch to puncture wounds or a foreign object within the eye, through to serious trauma that causes extreme disruption to the tissues of and around the eye.
Any sudden, severe problems that affect one or both eyes should be considered an emergency. Eye or eyelid injuries will require prompt attention, as do any sudden changes to your vision or acute onset of pain. Those who suffer from various medical conditions, such as diabetes, should be hypervigilant as to any abrupt changes to the function of the eye, seeking out emergency attention if such an incident occurs.Symptoms that warrant emergency eye care include:
Any emergency eye care needed will be determined by the reason behind the problem. Treatment for trauma depends on the extent of the injury. For instance, a small foreign object that’s caused a small scratch or abrasion to the cornea will need to be flushed out. A dressing or eye patch will probably be applied, and you’ll need to wear it for a few days while the injury heals. You may also be given eye drops to target any bacteria or fungus that might have been introduced to the eye.
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Located 1/2 miles North of West Boca Medical Center on Glades Road, directly behind Macy's Furniture Gallery.
West Boca Eye Center
9325 Glades Road, Suite 201.
Boca Raton, FL 33434