Do You Need Emergency Eye Care?
Taking care of your vision is one of the most essential elements of taking care of your health. If your vision becomes impaired, it will negatively impact every aspect of your life. If you are in the La Mesa, CA, area and you’d like to find an optometrist, our Vision Solutions team can assist you with all your eye care needs. We’ve been providing eye health solutions to clients in your area since 1997.
Eye Emergencies
Eye emergencies occur when you least expect it. You could be gardening, playing with the kids, or just opening your mail when you suddenly get something in your eye. Plants, fingernails, or paper cuts can cause an abrasion on the cornea, the eye’s surface. These can be small or large, but most of the time the abrasion causes significant pain, eye watering, swelling, or eye redness. That’s when you can give us a call for an appointment. We always reserve time to see patients with eye emergencies.
If chemicals or alkaline cleaners get in your eye, they can cause a severe burn or eye injury. If this occurs, wash your hands to ensure the chemicals are removed, then turn your head, so the injured eye is facing down. You must then flush the injured eye with clear tap water or under the shower for 15 minutes. After rinsing your eyes, call us for treatment.
Other Eye Emergencies
You may get small foreign objects (like dust or dirt) in your eyes. Some people get metal In the eye when using power tools. If this occurs, don’t rub your eyes, but try blinking your eyes to remove the object. You can also try inserting artificial tears to see if the object comes out. If you can’t remove the object or if your eye continues to be irritated, call us at Vision Solutions for help. We have special equipment and drops to numb the eye and remove the foreign object immediately.
Call Us Today for Your Appointment
We provide family eye care for patients of all ages. Whether you need emergency eye treatment or it’s time for your annual eye wellness exam, our team at Vision Solutions is here to help. Residents of La Mesa, CA, can feel confident in trusting their visual health to our team. Call us for an appointment today, and let’s see how much better you will see.
