Eye Emergency Care at Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates

Sudden Vision Changes

Have you ever woken up to find your vision suddenly blurry or distorted? Or perhaps you’ve experienced a curtain-like shadow creeping across your vision while driving? These sudden vision changes can be alarming, but our team is equipped to handle them.

Symptoms to watch for:.

• Sudden vision changes
• Sudden Loss of Vision
• Sudden Double Vision
• Sudden Light Sensitivity
• Acute Macular Degeneration (sudden vision loss)

Eye Pain and Discomfort

Eye pain can range from a dull ache to a sharp, stabbing sensation. Whether it’s a feeling of pressure, burning, or like there’s something stuck in your eye, our experienced doctors can help identify and treat the cause.

Signs of concern:

• Unexplained eye pain
• Nausea, vomiting, or headache that occur with eye pain
• Eye Swelling

Eye Injuries

Eye injuries can occur anywhere – at home, work, or during sports. Whether it’s a small scratch or a severe trauma, our team is ready to provide immediate care to protect your vision.

From getting cleaning products in your eye at home to metal shavings flying into your eye at work, or that annoying feeling of something stuck in your eye that won’t come out – any eye injury should be taken seriously.

Common types of injuries:

• Eye Injuries at home
• Eye Injuries at work
• Foreign Objects in the eye
• Corneal Abrasion
• Corneal Laceration
• Cut or laceration on your eyelid
• Penetrating Eye Injury
• Ruptured globe or open globe injury
• Orbital blowout fractures
• Traumatic hyphema, or blood in the anterior chamber
• Traumatic Macular Hole (TMH)
• Firearm Ocular Injury
• Fireworks and Shrapnel Eye Injuries

Chemical and Burn Injuries

Accidents involving chemicals or burns require immediate action. Our experts are trained to handle these emergencies and minimize potential damage to your eyes.

Examples of chemical and burn injuries:

• Chemical Injuries-Acids
• Chemical Injuries-Alkaline
• Chemical eye irritation
• Eye Burns (thermal burns)
• Eyelid Burns Photokeratitis

Infections and Inflammations

Red, itchy, or swollen eyes can be signs of infection or inflammation. Our team can diagnose and treat these conditions to prevent complications and relieve your discomfort.

From the common pink eye to more severe infections, don’t let eye infections or inflammations linger.

Conditions we treat:

• Pink Eye
• Eye Infections
• Toxic conjunctivitis
• Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
• Noninfectious keratitis
• Corneal Ulcer
• Corneal microbial keratitis
• Orbital cellulitis
• Scleritis
• Endophthalmitis
• Acute Allergic Conjunctivitis

Retinal Conditions

The retina is crucial for vision, and problems here can lead to significant sight issues. Our retina specialists are ready to diagnose and treat urgent retinal conditions.

Common conditions include:

• Retinal Detachment
• Flashing Light (related to retina conditions)
• Floaters (related to retina conditions)
• Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)
• Retinal Vein Occlusion
• Vitreous Hemorrhage

Glaucoma Emergencies

Acute glaucoma can cause sudden and severe eye pain along with vision loss. Our glaucoma specialists can provide immediate treatment to relieve pressure and protect your vision.

If you’re experiencing severe eye pain, often with nausea and vomiting, and seeing halos around lights, quick treatment is crucial to prevent vision loss.

• Acute angle-closure glaucoma

Neurological Eye Emergencies

Some eye emergencies are related to neurological conditions. Our team works closely with neurologists to diagnose and manage these complex cases.

If you’re experiencing sudden drooping of the eyelid, double vision, or difficulty moving your eyes in certain directions, these conditions can be alarming, but our team is here to help.

Conditions include:

• Bell’s Palsy
• Ischemic optic neuropathy
• Optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve)
• Acute third nerve palsy
• Abducens (sixth cranial) nerve palsy
• Fourth cranial nerve palsies
• Sudden loss of eye movement control

Uveitis and Related Conditions

Uveitis is a group of inflammatory diseases that can affect various parts of the eye. Our specialists can diagnose and treat different types of uveitis to prevent complications.

Types of uveitis include:

• Syphilitic Uveitis
• Anterior Uveitis
• Posterior Uveitis (choroiditis)
• Panuveitis (Diffuse Uveitis)
• Intermediate uveitis (IU)
• Drug Induced Uveitis
• Inflammation of the iris due to trauma (Traumatic iritis)

Eyelid and Orbital Conditions

Emergencies involving the eyelids or the orbit (eye socket) can affect both vision and appearance. Our oculoplastic specialists are trained to handle these delicate cases.

From painful, red bumps on your eyelid to sudden eyelid drooping, these conditions can be uncomfortable and concerning.

Examples include:

• Stye & chalazion
• Protruding Eyes
• Conjunctival Papilloma
• Blockage or infection of tear duct (dacryocystitis)
• Sudden Eyelid Drooping

Complex Eye Emergency Conditions

Our expert team is equipped to address a wide range of unique and challenging eye conditions that require specialized care. With advanced diagnostic tools and personalized treatment plans, we’re committed to protecting your vision and ensuring your well-being.
No matter how unusual your eye emergency seems, we’re here to help

Conditions we treat include:

• Ocular Bee or Wasp Stings
• Subconjunctival hemorrhage
• Pupils that Differ in Size
• Flashing Light Floaters
• Hypopyon (pus in the anterior chamber)
• Herpes Simplex Keratitis
• Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
• Dislocated Intraocular Lens
• Sympathetic Ophthalmia