North Colorado Springs
Emergency Eye Care
Colorado Springs
Emergency Eye Care
Important
If you are in the Colorado Springs area and have sustained injuries to other parts of your body in addition to your eyes, have punctured your eye, or are otherwise bleeding from your eyes, please go to the emergency room immediately.
Emergency Eye Care Services
If you are currently experiencing an emergency, please call or text us as soon as possible. For true emergencies, such as foreign body pain or loss of vision, we will see you immediately. Conditions like red eyes, infections, flashes, and floaters will be addressed the same day when you reach out. We are here to support you.
While some ocular emergencies require an immediate trip to the emergency room, there are many eye emergencies we are better equipped to handle because we have the equipment and technology to properly diagnose and treat eye conditions and we specialize in eye care.
When Do You Need Emergency Eye Care?
Because emergency eye problems can range from mild to severe and escalate quickly, it is wise to see an eye doctor sooner rather than later in these situations. Neglecting to see an emergency eye doctor may lead to serious or potentially permanent consequences for your eyes. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, get in touch with our office right away:
- Eye discharge
- Sudden change in vision
- Foreign body in the eye such as a speck of dust, wood chip, or metal shaving
- Sudden increase in the number of floaters
- Seeing flashing lights
- Loss of vision, double vision, or blurry vision
- Irregular eye movement
- Itchy, red, or bloodshot eyes
- Extreme sensitivity to light
- Burning or stinging sensation in the eyes
If you are experiencing an ocular emergency, follow these steps:
- Wash your hands to help avoid spreading infection if the problem is contagious.
- Do not attempt to remove something stuck in your eye.
- Avoid touching your eyes, which can cause increased irritation.
- Do not drive or operate machinery if your vision is impaired.
Emergency Eye Care Services at Spectrum Eye Care
If you suspect you need emergency eye care, do not wait. Call our office today to get the help you need from our qualified doctors.