Eye Emergencies Include:
- Acute loss of vision (full or partial)
- Vision obscured by large or sudden groups of floaters and flashes
- Vision that blurs suddenly or significantly
- Acute eye pain
- Sudden or severe headaches and vertigo
- Sudden or severe inflammation in the eye area
Eye Emergencies May Be Caused By:
- An impact to the head or face
- A puncture or abrasion in the eye area
- Chemical exposure
- Foreign objects entering the eye area
Eye emergencies can also be caused by many other factors. If you aren’t sure whether your situation is an eye emergency, you should assume that it is and seek help as soon as possible.
