Emergency Eye Care in Boise

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 and will always do our best to get you in as soon as possible when necessary.

If our office is closed, call our main phone for access to the phone number of our on-call provider. Through Tree City Eyecare, you have access to an eyecare provider 24/7, even on holidays, for true ocular emergencies.

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Types 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

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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 and irritation
Bruising or bleeding

Severe itching
Sudden headache
Discharge from the eye
Eyes not moving together
Sudden (even temporary) vision loss
Sudden vision changes or blurring

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

DO flush your eye with cold water in the event of chemical contact.
DO clean your hands before touching your eye.
DO lightly cover the eye without applying pressure.
DO seek immediate medical attention.

DONT'S

DO NOT use tools anywhere near the eye area.
DO NOT rub the eye or apply pressure of any kind.
DO NOT try to remove any large foreign objects.
DO NOT apply any medications, drops, or ointments.
DO NOT remove contact lenses (except in the case of a chemical splash).

Call Us for Emergency Eye Care

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.

Call Us (208) 375-3871