Emergency Eye Care
Bellevue & Kirkland

If something is stuck in your eye or under your eyelid, do not attempt to remove it. Pulling the object out of your eye could cause further damage. Instead, cover your eye with a vaulted covering, like a paper cup, to keep debris out and seek out immediate medical attention from your eye doctor or nearest emergency clinic.

Being hit in the eye or orbit (area around the eye) can cause serious problems. If you are hit by something in or around your eye you should have your eyes examined immediately. The impact can have serious consequences that you might not even know about, and the best way to ensure your eye health and vision are protected is with a trip to your optometrist.

Liquid and aerosol chemicals can get into your eyes in many situations. Household cleaners and industrial products can cause damage to your eye health and vision. Begin by flushing your eye with clean cool water, then get in touch with your optometrist as soon as possible.

If you have a sudden decrease or complete loss of vision in one or both eyes you should contact your eye doctor or visit your nearest emergency clinic quickly. Retinal detachments or angle-closure glaucoma can rapidly impair your vision, potentially causing irreparable vision loss.