Emergency Eye Care in Grand Haven, MI

When an eye emergency occurs, every moment counts. Whether you’ve suffered an injury, have a sudden change in vision, or are experiencing severe pain, getting immediate and professional care is critical to preserving your sight. At Grand Haven Eyecare, Dr. Cynthia Geneva, OD, provides prompt and expert emergency eye care services for a wide range of urgent eye conditions. We are equipped to handle many eye emergencies right here in our office, often providing a more efficient and comfortable alternative to a hospital emergency room visit.

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When to Seek Emergency Eye Care

If you experience any of the following symptoms, please contact our office immediately:

  • Sudden Vision Changes: A sudden loss of vision, blurry vision, double vision, or seeing flashes of light and new floaters.
  • Eye Injuries: Scratches to the eye (corneal abrasions), foreign objects in the eye, or blunt trauma.
  • Severe Eye Pain: Intense, throbbing pain in or around the eye that doesn’t subside.
  • Red or Pink Eye: Severe redness accompanied by pain, light sensitivity, or discharge.
  • Chemical Exposure: If a chemical splashes into your eye.

How We Can Help

Dr. Geneva has the expertise and diagnostic tools to evaluate and treat many urgent eye issues. Our emergency services include:

  • Foreign Body Removal: We can safely and precisely remove foreign objects like metal, wood, or dust from the eye’s surface.
  • Treatment for Infections: We can diagnose and provide a prescription for infections like conjunctivitis (pink eye) and other microbial conditions.
  • Management of Eye Trauma: We can assess and treat eye injuries and provide care to prevent further damage.
  • Assessment of Sudden Symptoms: Dr. Geneva will perform a thorough exam to determine the cause of sudden symptoms like vision loss or flashes of light, which could indicate a retinal detachment.
  • Providing Relief: We can provide immediate care to alleviate severe pain, redness, and discomfort.

Important: What to Do in a Chemical Eye Emergency

If a chemical splashes in your eye, immediately flush the eye with cool, clean water for at least 15 minutes. This is the single most important step you can take. Then, call our office or go to the nearest emergency room.

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Do not hesitate to call if you are experiencing an eye emergency. We will do our best to fit you into our schedule immediately to ensure you get the care you need.

For emergency eye care in the Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Ferrysburg areas, contact Grand Haven Eyecare immediately.