Emergency Eye Care in Alexandria
If you are experiencing a medical emergency and require immediate help, dial 911.
Emergency visits that require immediate attention include:
Sudden eye pain
Flashes of light
shadow/veil over vision that doesn’t go away
Stuck contact lens
Finger poked eye associated w/ pain
Tree branch/gardening eye injury
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DO NOT:
Remove foreign objects on your own
Use any medications in your eyes
Put tweezers or other tools near the eye
Rub or apply pressure to your eyes
DO:
Wash your hands thoroughly if you must touch your eye
Blink to try and remove foreign objects
Flush the eyes with cool water in the case of a chemical splash
Remove contact lenses (unless you experience a chemical splash)
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We can treat many eye emergencies. Call us in the event of an emergency situation. Please call 911 or go directly to an emergency room if we are closed or unavailable.
