Any sudden problem with the eye or change in vision requires prompt medical attention.

Various injuries or conditions can damage the eye, and the following conditions are emergencies that require immediate medical treatment:

• Trauma to the eye. Can include cuts or scrapes on the cornea or other outside layers of the eye, puncture wounds, or the presence of foreign objects in the eye. Symptoms may include eye pain, redness, and vision loss.

• Acute glaucoma is a sudden increase in the pressure of the fluid inside the eye. Symptoms often include eye pain, eye redness, nausea and vomiting, and vision changes.

• Retinal detachment occurs when the retina pulls away from its usual position at the back of the eye. This often causes flashing lights or small specks called floaters in the field of vision and can also lead to vision loss.

• Retinal artery occlusion or retinal vein occlusion is a blockage of the vessels that take blood to and from the retina. Painless vision loss is the most common symptom.

• Exposure of the eye to chemicals in the form of liquids, fumes, or aerosols can cause symptoms such as eye pain and redness, tearing, and decreased vision.

Eye emergencies require urgent medical attention. Elevate Eye Care is here for you in your time of need. Please call our office at: 208-210-4832 for further instructions.