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Emergency Eye Care at Its Finest

Eye emergencies demand immediate attention and expert care. ReFocus Eye Health’s emergency eye care team in Bloomfield is ready to provide prompt, compassionate assistance, ensuring your eyes receive the best possible care in the most critical moments.

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Recognizing an Eye Emergency

An eye emergency is any situation requiring immediate medical attention to prevent vision loss or alleviate severe discomfort.

  • Bleeding
  • Blurred or double vision
  • Sudden loss of vision
  • Eye Pain or discomfort
  • A foreign object in the eye
  • Unexplained redness accompanied by pain
  • Cuts, scrapes, or injuries to the eye or eyelids
  • Seeing sudden flashes of light
  • Floaters or cobweb-like shapes in your vision
  • Discomfort or pain when exposed to light
  • Swollen eyelids
  • Unusual discharge from the eye
  • Eye bulging
  • Blood in the white of the eye
  • Any eye infection
  • Stye (a painful red bump on your eyelid)

What to Do and What to Avoid

Swift and proper action during an eye emergency can make a significant difference in preserving your vision. Here’s what to do and avoid doing:

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Remain calm, and keep your eyes still to prevent further injury.

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If there's a foreign object, rinse your eye gently with clean water.

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Contact ReFocus Eye Health immediately for urgent care.

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If there's an object impaled in your eye, do not try to remove it. Stabilize it with a protective shield, like a paper cup.

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Rubbing can worsen injuries or embed foreign objects further into the eye.

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Avoid applying pressure, especially if there's an injury. Pressure can cause more damage.

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Do not attempt to remove objects with these, as they may push the object deeper or cause additional injury.

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Avoid applying any ointments or drops unless prescribed by a professional.

Your Trusted Eye Emergencies Partner in Bloomfield

ReFocus Eye Health has a specialized team of experts, each excelling in different areas of eye care. When you choose our emergency eye care, you’re not just getting immediate attention; you’re accessing a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach. Our team collaborates seamlessly to handle a broad spectrum of cases. From severe injuries to infections, we’ve got you covered, ensuring you receive the care needed. Trust us for compassionate and expert emergency eye care.

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For urgent issues or emergencies, ReFocus strongly recommends calling us directly. For after-hours eye emergencies, please visit your local ER or urgent care center or dial 9-1-1. Please do not share private or personal medical information. By providing your mobile phone number you consent to receive occasional relevant SMS communications from us.

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