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Your Meridian Emergency Eye Care Center

Are you wondering where to turn to in case of an eye emergency? Accidents happen, and prompt care is crucial when they involve your eyes. Meridian Ophthalmic Associates PA offers emergency eye care services, ensuring your eyes get the immediate attention they need.

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What Is an Eye Emergency?

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An eye emergency is any sudden or unexpected situation that threatens your eye health and requires immediate attention.

Signs of an eye emergency include:

  • Loss of vision
  • Sudden blurred vision
  • Seeing double images
  • Pain or swelling around the eyes
  • Bleeding in or around the eyes
  • Feeling something in the eye
  • Redness, burning, or irritation after contact with a substance
  • Persistent, intense eye pain
  • Extreme sensitivity to light
  • Unexplained redness that doesn't improve
  • Unusual discharge or pus from the eyes
  • Sudden onset of floaters or flashes

Different Types of Eye Emergencies

The above symptoms can be indicative of various types of eye emergencies, including:

  1. Foreign Object in the Eye: Particles, debris, or objects causing irritation.
  2. Chemical Burns: Exposure to harmful substances requiring immediate flushing.
  3. Eye Trauma or Injury: Impact, cuts, or injuries affecting the eyes.
  4. Scratched Cornea: Abrasions to the cornea causing pain and discomfort.
  5. Eye Infections: Severe infections with rapid onset of symptoms.
  6. Detached Retina: Sudden onset of floaters, flashes, and vision changes.
  7. Retinal Artery or Vein Occlusion: Sudden vision loss due to blocked blood vessels.
  8. Acute Glaucoma: Rapid increase in eye pressure causing severe pain.
  9. Corneal Ulcers: Open sores on the cornea, causing pain and vision changes.

Prompt attention is crucial to address these emergencies and protect your eye health.

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What Is an Eye Emergency?

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In case of an eye emergency, follow these guidelines:

What To Do:

  1. Stay calm and assess the situation.
  2. Flush your eyes with clean, lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes in case of chemical exposure.
  3. Protect your eye if there's an object stuck in it using a clean cloth or paper cup.
  4. Seek immediate medical help by contacting Meridian Ophthalmic Associates PA.

What Not To Do:

  1. Avoid rubbing your eyes, which can worsen injuries or embed foreign objects.
  2. Don't attempt to remove objects stuck in the eye.
  3. Avoid using tweezers, cotton swabs, or sharp objects near the eyes.
  4. Don’t apply pressure to the eye.
  5. Don't dismiss sudden vision changes, persistent pain, or other concerning symptoms.

Rapid Relief for Eye Emergencies

When life throws unexpected challenges at your eyes, turn to Meridian Ophthalmic Associates PA for prompt emergency eye care. We’re equipped to handle various eye emergencies from foreign objects to sudden injuries. When minutes matter, we are your go-to emergency eye care center in Meridian. Call us at (601) 483-2616 for assistance.

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