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Central Ohio’s experts in eye care
From routine eye exams to advanced treatments, the ophthalmology specialists of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Havener Eye Institute are ready to care for you.
Our eye doctors work together to maintain your eye health, improve and protect your vision, and prevent blindness. From routine eye exams to advanced treatments, we use the latest diagnostic, medical and surgical techniques to treat, cure and prevent eye conditions and diseases including cataracts, corneal disorders, diabetic eye diseases, eye cancer, glaucoma, macular degeneration, oculoplastics and retinal detachments.
Our eye care experts provide comprehensive eye care including eye exams, eyeglasses and contact lenses, in addition to specialized procedures and services like refractive surgery (LASIK) and cataract surgery.
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Why choose Ohio State for eye care and ophthalmology
Sayoko Moroi, MD, PHD, director of The Ohio State University's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, explains how Ohio State provides optimal eye health care with the latest, evidence-based practices and advancements in ophthalmology.
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Thorough, Professional Emergency Eye Care
Unfortunately, eye emergencies happen during normal, every day activities. Accidents involving chemicals, metal, plastic, other particles, or even eyelashes can become lodged in a person’s eye or can scratch the eyes, causing discomfort or pain, and sometimes requiring emergency care. Swollen or red eyes can also be a major concern. Even contact lenses themselves can cause infections or can become stuck on the eye.
You May Not Need an Emergency Room
Hospital emergency rooms are very expensive and often require a long wait to be seen. Typically, an urgent care or general clinic will not have the ability to examine your eye injury or issue in depth and will end up referring you to see your optometrist or ophthalmologist anyway. We want to save you the time and expense of going to an emergency room if you don’t need to.
We can often respond with aid much more quickly, and if it’s vision-related, we’ll just just what to do. Our doctors have specialized equipment and expertise to handle a vast array of eye problems. Call our office and speak to one of our friendly staff members for prompt, same day treatment.
Emergency Eye Care Number
Eye emergencies happen when you least expect them, so knowing what to do if you or a loved one needs urgent eye care is vital. First things first. Don’t
panic! Staying calm will not only help you think straight, it will also help those around you to remain calm. Second, never try to judge the severity of an eye injury on your own. Instead, contact your eye doctor for instructions on what you should do in your situation. At Groveport Eye Care in Groveport, we understand ocular emergencies and are here for you at any time. It’s not always necessary to go to an emergency room for eye emergencies. Studies have shown that the overwhelming
majority of people who sought urgent eye care at an emergency room could have been treated by an optometrist. That being said, use your own judgment. If you think you need to head to the nearest emergency room, don’t delay. An eye emergency is anything that puts your eyes or vision at risk of permanent damage. The most common types of eye emergencies include:Providing Emergency Eye Care Services in Groveport
What is an Eye Emergency?
- Eye infection
- Foreign object stuck in the eye
- Eye trauma
- Scratch on the eye
- Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes
- Lost contact lens in the eye
- Shattered eyeglass lenses
- Sudden appearance of light flashes or floaters
Is an Eye Infection an Emergency?
While an eye infection like conjunctivitis (pink eye) usually doesn’t require emergency eye care, if you think you have an eye infection, it’s important to see your eye doctor as soon as possible for a diagnosis and treatment.
Symptoms That Require Emergency Eye Care
- Sudden loss of vision
- Sudden double vision
- Sudden eye pain
- New onset of light flashes and/or floaters
- Foreign body in the eye
- Chemicals in the eye
- Swelling or pain after eye surgery
What to Do if Something Gets Into Your Eye?
A foreign body can be anything from an eyelash or a speck of sand to a metal shard, blade of grass or piece of wood. No matter what the object is, it’s critical to have it removed quickly to reduce your risk of serious injury or infection.
Keep in mind that the eyes are extremely delicate and if you don’t know how to safely remove the foreign body, you can end up with sight-threatening complications. It’s therefore always best to seek urgent eye care if you can’t flush out the foreign body with water or saline solution.
If you think a foreign body has penetrated your eye, or you notice any blood or discharge coming from your eye, contact your eye doctor immediately. After describing what happened, your eye doctor may send you to an emergency room.
What To Do If You Have an Eye Emergency?
Contact Groveport Eye Care in Groveport for an emergency eye care appointment. If you’re unsure whether your symptoms constitute an emergency, call us anyway — delaying treatment can put you at risk of serious complications that can result in vision loss.
Until you see your eye doctor or seek urgent care:
- Don’t press on or rub an injured eye
- Don’t attempt to remove a foreign body on your own
- Don’t use dry cotton (including cotton swabs) or sharp instruments (such as tweezers) on the eye
- Don’t attempt to remove an embedded object
Call our office in Groveport for further instructions. We’re here for you!