Emergency Eye Care
Suddenly got something in your eyes? Suddenly seeing floaters?
Bridges Eyecare offers same-day emergency visits to address your needs promptly.
Walk-in, call or text us:
718 786 5892
If you are calling outside of business hours, please dial 911.
What Constitutes An Eye Emergency
If you:
Sudden vision loss or flashes and floaters.
Redness or swelling.
Extreme light sensitivity.
Severe Eye pain.
Eye injury such as a scratch or foreign body or trauma.
Image of patient at Bridges eyecare with a metallic foreign body embedded in the right eye after a metal grinding incident.
Dr. Lingad promptly removed the metallic piece without pain and treated the patient over a few days. He was able to return to work with 20/20 vision.
*image posted with permission
What Are Common Causes Of Eye Emergencies
Eye Infections.
Contact lens-related emergencies.
Trauma.
Chemical exposure.
Allergic reaction.
Foreign body removal.
Sudden Vision Loss
If you are not sure whether what you are experiencing constitutes an eye emergency, do not hesitate to give us a call so we can properly guide and help you. Bridges Eyecare accepts same-day appointment for ocular emergencies.
If you ever experience an eye emergency, never hesitate to seek medical advice.