Accidents Happen, Let Us Help
Eye injuries or trauma to the eye area can be stressful and frightening. Your eyesight is precious, and anything that might put it at risk needs to be dealt with immediately.
When an accident occurs, call our office right away. We will assess your situation and recommend next steps. We provide emergency care in office or you can call our main office line which is also a 24-hour emergency call line.
If our office is closed, you should proceed to your nearest hospital.
Request AppointmentTypes of Eye Emergencies
Common eye emergencies we can treat include:
- Corneal abrasions (scratches on the eye’s surface)
- Foreign objects stuck in the eye
- Chemical splashes or burns
- Infections like conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Flashes, floaters, or retinal detachment
- Eye diseases
Symptoms That Might Mean an Eye Emergency
While most eye emergencies involve noticeable symptoms or trauma, other eye emergencies are not as obvious. Any sudden changes to your vision should be considered an eye care emergency.
Sudden onset of any of the following symptoms may also indicate an emergency:
- Burning or stinging
- Pupils that differ in size
- Bulging eyes
- Severe eye pain
- Double vision
- Redness or itching
- Bruising or bleeding
- Severe itching
- Sudden headache
- Discharge from the eye
- Eyes not moving together
Call our office immediately should you experience any of these issues.
DOs & DON’Ts
In the event of an eye emergency, here are some DOs and DON’Ts to guide you:
DOs
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Our location is across from the York Galleria, and plenty of parking is available out front. We look forward to seeing you and your family!
Our Address
- 2820 Whiteford Rd., Suite 6, York, PA 17402
Contact Information
- Phone: 717-470-0650
- Fax: 717-470-0655
- Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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