Emergency Eye Care at Stone Ridge Eye Care

If you have a corneal abrasion, do not rub your eye and do not put on an eye patch. Keep your eye closed. A scratched cornea is not only painful, but it also makes your eye susceptible to infection. Even if the scratch is minor, it’s important to visit us to help prevent infection.

If any chemical enters your eye, rinse for at least 15 minutes with clean, cool water. It’s important to rinse continuously even if the pain subsides, as any residue can continue to damage your eye if left behind. After you’re done rinsing, call us for an emergency appointment. Be prepared to tell us what substance you got in your eye and bring the container if possible.

Do not try to remove foreign objects from your eye yourself. If something has entered your eye, visit us or an emergency room right away. It’s also important to visit us right away if you have loose debris in your eye. Debris can move around, causing scratches and damage your eye, especially metal fragments.