Eye Examination & Emergency Care
Emergency Eye Care
In case of an ocular emergency, a Physician is available 24 hours per day, seven days a week to provide Emergency Eye Care Services.
Medical Examination
Examinations include a consultation to examine, diagnose, treat, and/or manage a disease or condition of your eyes and/or eyelids. This may include management and treatment of an eye injury, infection, abrasion, or disease. Dr. Gramanzini will recommend a treatment plan and prescribe medication as needed.
Common Questions About Urgent Eye Care
Is pink eye contagious, and how long?
It depends on the cause. Viral and bacterial pink eye are both contagious and spread through contact with eye discharge or contaminated hands and surfaces. Viral pink eye, the most common type, can be contagious for up to about two weeks, for as long as the eye is red and watering. Bacterial pink eye is usually much less contagious after about a day on antibiotic drops. Allergic pink eye is not contagious at all. Wash your hands often and do not share towels or pillows.
How do I get rid of a stye?
A stye is a red, tender bump on the eyelid caused by a blocked, infected oil gland. The best home treatment is a warm compress held gently against the closed eyelid for about 10 to 15 minutes, several times a day, which helps it drain on its own. Do not squeeze or pop it, as that can spread the infection. Most styes clear within one to two weeks. Book a visit if it does not improve, keeps growing, or affects your vision.
How do I get something out of my eye?
For a loose eyelash or speck of dust, do not rub. Blink several times and rinse the eye with clean water or artificial tears to flush it out. If the object will not come out, is stuck or embedded, or arrived at high speed, do not try to dig it out. Cover the eye lightly and call us; a foreign object in the eye is exactly the kind of urgent problem we see the same day.
How long does a scratched eye take to heal?
Most minor scratches on the surface of the eye heal within one to three days. While it heals, your eye may feel gritty and watery and be sensitive to light. Have anything more than a minor scratch looked at, so it can be checked for damage, protected from infection, and made more comfortable. Do not wear contact lenses or rub the eye while it heals.
When should I go to the emergency room instead of an eye doctor?
For most sudden eye problems, an eye doctor is faster and better equipped than an emergency room. But go straight to an emergency room or call 911 for a chemical splash or burn, and flush the eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes first; for an object stuck in or penetrating the eye; for sudden loss of vision; or for eye symptoms that come with a severe headache, weakness, or facial droop. When in doubt, call us and we will tell you whether to come in or go to the emergency room.
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