Emergency Eye Care in Colorado Springs

Eye emergencies require immediate attention to protect your vision and prevent permanent damage. Sudden vision changes, eye injuries, infections, or severe pain should never be ignored. Prompt evaluation by an experienced eye doctor can make a critical difference in outcomes. Spectrum Eye Care provides emergency eye care in Colorado Springs for urgent ocular conditions, offering timely evaluation, advanced diagnostics, and compassionate care when you need it most.

If you are experiencing an eye emergency, contact our office immediately to schedule a same-day emergency appointment.

A woman in a blue shirt stands beside a seated man undergoing an eye exam with a phoropter in an optometrist's office.
A woman in a blue shirt stands beside a seated man undergoing an eye exam with a phoropter in an optometrist's office.

Signs You Need Emergency Eye Care

Seek urgent eye care if you experience:

  • Sudden vision loss or blurred vision

  • Flashes of light or a sudden increase in floaters

  • Severe or persistent eye pain

  • Red, swollen, or bloodshot eyes with pain or discharge

  • Foreign objects in the eye

  • Chemical exposure to the eye

  • Light sensitivity or difficulty opening the eye

  • Eye trauma or injury

If eye symptoms occur alongside serious head injury, heavy bleeding, or neurological symptoms, seek emergency room care immediately.

Common Eye Emergencies We Treat

Emergency eye conditions may include:

  • Foreign bodies in the eye (metal, dust, wood, debris)

  • Eye infections such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, or styes

  • Corneal abrasions or scratches

  • Chemical burns

  • Sudden vision changes related to retinal or optic nerve conditions

  • Work-related or sports-related eye injuries

Early treatment reduces the risk of infection, scarring, and permanent vision loss.

A woman stands next to ophthalmology examination equipment in a well-lit office, with framed certificates on the wall behind her.
A woman stands next to ophthalmology examination equipment in a well-lit office, with framed certificates on the wall behind her.
A close-up of a blue eye with red, irritated skin around the eyelid and under-eye area.

What to Do During an Eye Emergency

  • Do not rub the eye

  • Rinse gently with clean water or saline if debris or chemicals are present

  • Do not attempt to remove embedded objects

  • Remove contact lenses if possible

  • Seek professional eye care immediately if symptoms persist

Quick action and professional treatment are essential for protecting your vision.

Emergency Eye Care at Spectrum Eye Care

Spectrum Eye Care offers same-day emergency eye appointments for patients experiencing urgent symptoms. Our team uses advanced diagnostic tools to quickly identify the problem and begin appropriate treatment.

Emergency services may include:

  • Slit-lamp examination

  • Retinal evaluation and imaging

  • Intraocular pressure testing

  • Foreign body removal

  • Treatment for infections, abrasions, and inflammation

  • Follow-up care to ensure proper healing

Our goal is to relieve pain, protect vision, and support a safe recovery.

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A tan building labeled "Spectrum Eye Care" sits in front of distant mountains under a clear sky, with an empty parking lot in the foreground.
An eye doctor examines a patient's eyes using a slit lamp in an optometrist's office.

Schedule Emergency Eye Care Now

Eye emergencies should never wait. If you are experiencing sudden vision changes, eye pain, injury, or other urgent symptoms, prompt care is critical.

Call Spectrum Eye Care now to schedule an emergency eye care appointment in Colorado Springs.