Can you imagine what your life would be like if you couldn’t see? You wouldn’t be able to drive, to see your loved ones faces, or watch a movie. It’s easy to take your eyes for granted until they’re damaged.
Your eyes are one of your most delicate organs. Eye injuries can be sudden and require immediate emergency care, as delays can cause vision loss.
Our expert team offers emergency eye care at Focus Refined Eye Care in the Heights and Montrose sections of Houston. We consider blurred vision, sudden vision loss, and eye pain all emergencies, so don’t hesitate to call if you or a loved one experiences these.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology says roughly half of eye injuries occur at home. Cleaning products, outdoor yard work, and even scratches from children or pets can prove hazardous. Here are some of the most common.
Otherwise known as internal bleeding within your eye. One tell-tale sign is visible blood between your cornea and the iris.
Caused by blunt force trauma such as getting punched in the eye or hit in the eye with a flying baseball or other object, acute hyphema is an eye emergency.
The medical term is a periorbital hematoma. Usually caused by a physical impact like a punch or a fall, this impact breaks the blood vessels surrounding the eye, leading to swelling and bruising. Sometimes, people experience broken bones or eye damage due to this impact.
If you see a red mark on your eye, it can be a symptom of subconjunctival hemorrhage. This small broken blood vessel will usually clear up on its own.
Causes include:
Checking it out is always a good idea to ensure it’s not a symptom of an underlying disease.
A scratch on your cornea or a corneal abrasion can be painful. Such scratches can also cause your eyes to tear and blink constantly to soothe the abrasion.
Such an abrasion can infect your eye if left untreated. It’s best to get it treated right away. We can treat minor abrasions with eye drops, and they can heal quickly.
Bleach, ammonia, or other chemicals can splash in your eyes and cause burns. To ensure you've rinsed the substances out, rinse with a saline solution or water for several minutes.
Our expert team can evaluate your eyes to ensure no corneal abrasion or other damage. This is definitely an eye emergency.
Dust and grass can get into your eyes, irritating and infecting them. Metal, plastic, or glass shards in your eye are an emergency.
Whatever you do, you don’t want to rub your eye, but instead flush it with water to see if you can remove the object. If the object seems embedded in your eye, seek immediate medical attention.
Your eyes are vital yet delicate organs. Protect them and seek emergency eye care if necessary.
Dr. Bimal Patel and his expert staff evaluate your eyes and make personalized recommendations at Focus Refined Eye Care in the Montrose and The Heights sections of Houston, Texas. You can schedule your appointment with our online booking tool.