Whether it’s an eye injury, eye pain, a red eye, or loss of vision, an eye emergency is a scary experience. Some emergencies are unmistakeable and need immediate attention.  Others are harder for a patient to know what is going on, but the uncertainty can be extremely stressful. 

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At Waco Ophthalmology we want to be there for you in your time of need, which is why we keep availability open every day for patients with emergencies. Don’t hesitate to call us when something suddenly goes wrong with your eye.

 

EXAMPLES OF EMERGENCIES OR CONDITIONS THAT SHOULD BE SEEN RIGHT AWAY:

• eye injuries

• chemicals in the eye

• sudden loss of vision

• new double vision

• flashing lights, a dark curtain, or new worsening floaters