Urgent Symptoms

Eye emergencies can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated by an eye doctor. Gordon Wood Eye Associates provides urgent care for work-related injuries, sudden eye irritation, and infection. Symptoms that require immediate medical attention include:

Diabetic Retinopathy

Retinal Detachment

Foreign Body on Cornea

Waiting for Examination

Things to NOT do while waiting for professional medical examination include:

• do not press on an injured eye
• do not rub the eye
• do not attempt to remove an object or a foreign body that is on or embedded in the eye
• do not use cotton swabs (Qtips) or tweezers on the eye
• do not flush the eye with tap water. Saline must be used.

Contact our office immediately for further instructions. New patients may require a full vision exam. No referrals are necessary. For after-hours emergencies, we recommend patients visit your local hospital for immediate attention.