Eye Emergencies

We Treat Eye Emergencies
Emergency Eye Care Decatur GA

An eye emergency is any injury, disease or infection that puts your eye health at immediate risk. At Specs Appeal, we can diagnose and treat many eye emergencies, but please go to your nearest emergency room or urgent care center if we’re closed.

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Is It An Emergency?

It can be difficult to know when exactly you need immediate help. If you or your loved one experiences any of the following symptoms, please call us immediately (678) 846-2000:


  • Sudden vision loss

  • Eye pain

  • Sudden onset floaters or flashes of light

  • Redness and irritation

  • Light sensitivity

  • Discharge from the eye

  • New or severe headaches

  • Burning or stinging eyes

  • Pupils of different sizes

  • One eye not moving like the other

  • One eye bulging or sticking out

  • Double vision

  • Bruising around the eye

  • Bleeding from the eye

  • Blood in the sclera (white part of eye)
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Certain eye infections and other medical conditions, such as blood clots or glaucoma, may also need medical care right away.

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Prevent Eye Injuries

  • Remember to always wear appropriate eye protection, it can prevent up to 90% of eye injuries!

  • If there is a foreign body in the eye, avoid rubbing and try to gently rinse away the debris.

  • If you are in a dusty environment where small particles are in the air around you, it makes a big difference to have goggles to limit foreign bodies in the eyes. Remain aware of your surroundings and keep your eyes and mind on the task at hand.

  • If chemicals have splashed into your eyes, remove contact lenses of wearing them immediately and flush your eyes with water for 15 minutes and don't cover the affected eye.

When it comes to eye health, timing is everything. If you need medical care, please call us immediately. Even a minor injury can lead to long-term consequences.


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