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Immediate, Expert Emergency Eye Care

Eye emergencies can happen anytime, turning a routine day into an alarming situation. At ReFocus Eye Health, we understand how alarming eye emergencies can be and how vital immediate attention is. Whether it’s sudden pain, injury, or visual disturbances, prompt action can make all the difference in preserving your vision.

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Defining Eye Emergencies: Signs and Symptoms

Eye emergencies encompass a range of issues that require immediate care. If you experience any of the below symptoms, it’s crucial to seek immediate attention.

  • Sudden loss of vision
  • Eye trauma or injury
  • Chemical exposure
  • Foreign object in the eye
  • Severe eye pain
  • Flashes of light or floaters accompanied by vision changes
  • Redness, swelling, or discharge
  • Bleeding

What to Do (and Not to Do)?

In an eye emergency, every second counts:

Do:

  1. Stay calm, as panicking can exacerbate the situation.
  2. If chemicals are involved, flush the eye gently with saline solution.
  3. Cover the injured eye with a clean, sterile bandage or shield.
  4. Contact ReFocus Eye Health for expert care.

Don’t:

  1. Rub your eye.
  2. Touch the affected eye with your hands.
  3. Press or put pressure on the eye.
  4. Attempt to remove foreign objects.

Your Eye Emergencies Lifeline in Waterbury

Our dedicated team is prepared to address your urgent needs promptly and with the highest level of expertise. Trust us to provide top-tier emergency eye care when your vision is at stake. We’ll ensure your eye emergencies are handled with precision and care.

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For urgent eye issues or emergencies, ReFocus Eye Health strongly recommends calling a location nearest to you. Emergency eye care may constitute any of the following: 1. vision loss; 2. different size pupils; 3. double vision; 4. bleeding from the eye; 5. Swelling; 6. eye pain that doesn't lessen on its own; and/ or 7. eye pain accompanied by a headache. If you experience any of the following issues above, we recommend that you seek immediate medical attention.

For after-hour eye emergencies, please visit your local ER or Urgent Care Center, or dial 911.

203-596-1517
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Please Note: Many insurance deductibles reset as of January 1st. Our practice requires payment for all deductibles, copays, non-covered services, and any outstanding balances prior to your appointment at the time of check-in.