We understand that eye problems don’t always show up between 8 am and 5 pm. If your eye is injured or you are suffering a sudden loss of vision, call us immediately so we can guide you to a solution. It’s likely the first time it’s happened to you, but it’s not the first time for us. Call 607-257-1066 for further instructions. If you feel your vision issue is urgent, do not delay treatment – visit your nearest emergency treatment center.
Symptoms that require emergency service include, but are not limited to:
- Sudden loss of vision
- Sudden double vision
- Sudden red/painful eye
- Pink Eye
- New onset flashes and/or floaters
- Foreign body in the eye (especially metal or chemicals)
- New or worsening swelling or pain after eye surgery
Things NOT to do while waiting for professional medical assistance:
- DO NOT press on an injured eye or allow the victim to rub the eye(s).
- DO NOT attempt to remove a foreign body that is resting on the cornea (the clear surface of the eye through which we see) or that appears to be embedded in any part of the eye.
- DO NOT use dry cotton (including cotton swabs) or sharp instruments (such as tweezers) on the eye.
- DO NOT attempt to remove an embedded object
