Emergency Eye Care | Kansas City, MO

Put Your Vision First

Any medical emergency requires immediate attention, and this is especially true for your eyes. An untreated eye care emergency could progress, causing irreparable damage and even vision loss.

If you sustain a blow to the eye or face, notice sudden changes in your vision, or your eyes come into contact with chemicals, please see us promptly. We’ll do our best to address your emergency right away.

Should you need urgent care outside our regular business hours, head to your nearest emergency room or call 911.

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How Do I Know if it’s an Eye Emergency?

We depend on our sight, and an eye emergency could be life-altering if not properly addressed and dealt with. If you experience any of the following issues, please contact us right away:

Foreign object or particle in the eye
Painful or red eyes
Flashes of light
Floaters in your field of vision
Sudden loss of vision
Chemical splashes
Sudden onset of double vision

Recognize an Eye Emergency

Apart from noticing the sudden onset of the symptoms above, certain situations clearly indicate an eye care emergency. Click the different eye emergencies to learn more.

Chemical Contact

Chemical injuries commonly happen in the workplace or at home (cleaning products, personal hygiene products, aerosols), and getting chemicals in your eyes can cause severe damage. While you’re handling chemicals, always ensure you use protective safety eyewear.

If your eyes come into contact with chemicals, rinse your eyes under cool water for about 15 minutes to flush out the chemicals as well as possible. Then, contact us or head to the nearest emergency room.

Retinal Detachment

A retinal detachment occurs when the retina at the back of the eye detaches from its usual position. Pain may not be the first thing you notice, but symptoms can emerge that require immediate attention. An eye emergency like this could lead to total vision loss if left unaddressed.

Stay alert for the following symptoms:

Sudden appearance of many floaters and flashes
Blurred vision
Reduced peripheral vision
A dark shadow over your visual field

Blunt Force Trauma to the Eye

Should you be in a serious accident, receive a significant blow to the eye or face, or fall and hit your eye, it could result in eye inflammation, internal bleeding, bruising, fractures, or cracks in the bones surrounding the eye. Any of these situations require immediate attention.

Corneal Abrasion

A corneal abrasion, or scratch on the eye, can happen if something gets in your eye that shouldn’t be there. For example, something lands in your eye like dust or sand and scratches the eye’s surface, or you get poked in the eye. If you experience redness, discomfort, or light sensitivity from a corneal abrasion, seek immediate treatment—and do not touch or rub your eye.

Take Swift Action to Protect Your Vision

Acting quickly during an eye emergency can help preserve your eyesight. Littlefield Eye Associates provides urgent care should this ever happen. But if we are unavailable, please do not hesitate to visit your nearest emergency room.

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