Emergency Eye Care | Clarifeye Family Eyecare

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.

If our office is closed and you are having an eye emergency, please call and listen to our voicemail message to get our emergency phone number and proceed to the nearest emergency room.

Whether it’s a hard knock from a stray ball during game time or a splash of cleaning supplies at home, knowing where to turn for emergency support is crucial for adults and kids alike.

When an accident occurs, call our office right away. We can assess your situation and recommend next steps, whether that means seeing an optometrist or going directly to an emergency room.

If our office is closed, you should proceed to your nearest hospital.

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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

Understanding Medical vs. Vision Insurance

At ClarifEye Family Eyecare, it’s important to know the difference between vision insurance and medical insurance for your eye care needs. Vision insurance (such as VSP or Spectera) covers your annual routine eye exam, which includes a preventive eye health check and updating your glasses or contact lens prescription.

For more specific eye health concerns, like glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye exams, medication checks, and emergency eye care, these visits are billed through your medical insurance (such as Blue Cross, Select Health, Regence, or United Healthcare). These services are often subject to a specialty provider copay or coinsurance.

If you have any questions about your coverage or upcoming appointments, feel free to contact us! We’re here to help you navigate your benefits

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 or severe itching
Bruising or bleeding
Sudden headache
Discharge from the eye
Eyes not moving together

Call our office immediately should you experience any of these issues.

Eye Emergency Do’s & Don’ts

Eye emergencies can happen anywhere, whether you're at work, home, athletic events, or just hanging out. But you can make a difference by acting quickly and appropriately. Following first aid steps and contacting emergency care right away can lead to a positive outcome.

If you or a loved one experience an eye emergency, here are some do’s and don’ts to guide you:

Do’s

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.

Don’ts

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

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762 E Wythe Creek Ct, Suite 102
Kuna, ID 83634

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