Frequently Asked Questions
When eye pain, sudden vision changes, redness, or an eye injury happens, it is important to know where to turn. At Chino Hills Eyecare Optometry, we provide emergency eye care for patients who need timely attention for urgent eye concerns.
1. What counts as an eye emergency?
An eye emergency can include sudden vision loss, eye pain, flashes of light, new floaters, chemical exposure, an eye injury, or a foreign object stuck in the eye. If you are unsure whether your symptoms are urgent, we recommend contacting us so we can help guide your next step.
2. When should I call for emergency eye care?
You should call for emergency eye care if you notice sudden vision changes, severe redness, eye swelling, discharge, sharp pain, or light sensitivity. These symptoms may point to an infection, injury, or another condition that needs prompt evaluation.
3. Can an optometrist treat emergency eye problems?
Yes, our optometrists can evaluate and manage many emergency eye care concerns, including eye infections, corneal scratches, foreign bodies, and sudden irritation. If your condition requires additional medical or surgical care, we can help direct you to the right level of treatment.
4. What should I do if I get something stuck in my eye?
If something is stuck in your eye, avoid rubbing it or trying to remove it with sharp objects. You can gently rinse the eye with clean water, but if the object does not come out or pain continues, contact us for emergency eye care.
5. Do I need emergency eye care for sudden blurry vision?
Sudden blurry vision should be taken seriously, especially if it comes with pain, or appears with floaters, flashes, or a shadow in your vision. Do not hesitate to seek care if you experience these symptoms.
6. Can you help with eye infections?
Yes, we provide emergency eye care for symptoms that may be related to an eye infection, such as redness, irritation, discharge, swelling, or discomfort. Eye infections may progress to more severe conditions if not treated in a timely manner.
7. Should I see an eye doctor for eye pain?
Yes, eye pain should not be ignored, especially if it is severe, sudden, or paired with redness, light sensitivity, headache, or vision changes. Chino Hills Eyecare Optometry is equipped with advanced diagnostic technology to help aide in the diagnosis of your condition.
8. What should I do after a chemical splash in my eye?
If chemicals get into your eye, rinse the eye immediately with clean water for several minutes and seek urgent care right away. Chemical exposure can damage the surface of the eye, so prompt emergency eye care is important.
9. Can contact lenses cause an eye emergency?
Yes, contact lens wearers can develop urgent eye problems such as infections, corneal scratches, irritation, or redness. If your eye hurts, your vision changes, or you notice discharge, remove your lenses and contact us for emergency eye care.
10. Are flashes and floaters an eye emergency?
New flashes, a sudden increase in floaters, or a curtain-like shadow in your vision can be an eye emergency. These symptoms may be related to the retina which is inside the eye. It is important to have your eyes checked quickly as you may be experiencing a vision-threatening condition.
11. Can you treat scratched eyes?
Yes, we can evaluate and treat many scratched eyes. A corneal scratch can cause pain, tearing, redness, and light sensitivity. We can check the surface of the eye and recommend treatment to support healing and reduce the risk of infection.
12. What should I do if my child has an eye injury?
If your child has an eye injury, avoid pressing on the eye or trying to remove anything embedded in it. Contact us for emergency eye care so we can determine how urgent the injury is and help protect your child’s vision.
13. Is red eye always an emergency?
Red eye is not always an emergency, but it should be checked if it comes with pain, discharge, vision changes, swelling, or light sensitivity.
14. Can allergies feel like an eye emergency?
Eye allergies can cause redness, itching, watering, and irritation, but severe symptoms may need professional care. If your discomfort is intense, your vision changes, or symptoms do not improve, we can examine your eyes and recommend relief.
15. Why choose us for emergency eye?
Patients choose Chino Hills Eyecare Optometry for emergency eye care because we understand how stressful sudden eye symptoms can feel. Our team provides careful, timely care and uses advanced diagnostic technology to evaluate concerns such as eye pain, redness, sudden vision changes, or injuries. We are here to help you feel informed, supported, and confident about your next step.
If you need emergency eye care, contact Chino Hills Eyecare Optometry at (909) 591-2034 so we can help you understand the next step and schedule the care you need.