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Your Emergency Eye Care Experts in Meriden

When every second counts, where should you turn? Emergencies can happen in the blink of an eye. Fortunately, ReFocus Eye Health in Meriden is your trusted partner during these critical times, offering specialized emergency eye care led by an interdisciplinary team.

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Eye Emergency: What to Look Out For

Eye emergencies occur unexpectedly, and recognizing the signs is crucial for timely intervention. Look out for these symptoms, which may indicate an eye emergency:

  • A painful red bump on the eyelid (stye)
  • Bleeding from the eye or inside it
  • Blurred or double vision
  • Bulging of the eye
  • Cuts, scrapes, or injuries to the eye
  • Eye pain or discomfort
  • Extreme sensitivity to light
  • Eye infections
  • Presence of a foreign object in the eye
  • Presence of blood in the white part of the eye
  • Sudden loss of vision
  • Seeing floaters in your vision
  • Swelling of the eyelids
  • Unexplained redness in the eye
  • Unexpected flashes of light
  • Unusual discharge from the eye

Actions During an Eye Emergency

If you experience an eye emergency, seeking immediate medical attention is crucial to prevent further damage and preserve your vision.

Where Emergencies Meet Expert Attention

Our Meriden practice boasts an exceptional interdisciplinary team equipped to handle diverse eye emergencies. From cornea specialists to trauma experts, our collective skills ensure comprehensive care tailored to your specific emergency. At ReFocus Eye Health, your safety and vision are our top priorities. Trust us for prompt and personalized emergency eye care.

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For urgent eye issues or emergencies, ReFocus Eye Health strongly recommends calling a location nearest to you. Emergency eye care may constitute any of the following: 1. vision loss; 2. different size pupils; 3. double vision; 4. bleeding from the eye; 5. Swelling; 6. eye pain that doesn't lessen on its own; and/ or 7. eye pain accompanied by a headache. If you experience any of the following issues above, we recommend that you seek immediate medical attention.

For after-hour eye emergencies, please visit your local ER or Urgent Care Center, or dial 911.

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