Sudden pain, injury, flashes, new floaters, or a change in vision can require prompt assessment. Call the office so the team can help determine the appropriate next step.
This website cannot determine whether your symptoms are an emergency. Call the office or seek emergency care when you are concerned.
A thoughtful focus
- Prompt symptom triage by phone
- Clinical evaluation when appropriate
- Referral to emergency or specialist care when needed
Preparing for your visit
- Call before arriving whenever possible
- Describe when symptoms began and whether vision changed
- For a life-threatening emergency, call 911
For general patient education, visit National Eye Institute: Eye-health information ↗. This page is educational and does not replace individualized medical advice.