When we think of taking a trip to the eye doctor, we tend to think of those routine visits where, after a bunch of tests, the only prescription you walk out with is a pair of slightly stronger lenses and some snazzy new frames. While this is definitely the norm when it comes to eye exams, we here at the
New Rochelle optometry office of Dr. Chris DiGiorgio would like to remind you that acute eye emergencies can also happen, and when they do, it’s of paramount importance to come get help as soon as humanly possible because your sense of sight is on the line. What are some signs and symptoms to watch out for? If you have a few minutes, we’d like to tell you about some of the more common ones.
New Rochelle Eye Emergencies
Probably the most obvious sign you should head over to our
New Rochelle optometry office to see Dr. Chris DiGiorgio is if you’ve experienced some kind of eye trauma (a blow, scratch or puncture) that’s left your vision worse off than it was before. Eyes are delicate organs, and there are lots of things that can get messed up if your eyes experience a sudden jolt of force, or if a foreign object enters one of your eyes. The next thing to watch out for is eye pain in any part of the eye that seems to appear out of the blue in the absence of any obvious external cause. Causes of eye pain include pink eye, optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve) or glaucoma (elevated pressure inside the eye) -- all of which can threaten your vision if left untreated. Finally, if you experience any sudden changes in visual acuity -- evening if these changes aren’t accompanied by eye pain -- you need to seek professional help immediately, as you could be suffering from a retinal detachment, which can lead to blindness without prompt treatment.
Now, because many serious eye problems won’t produce obvious symptoms until a great deal of damage has been done, it’s crucial that you don’t skip out those routine eye exams with Dr. Chris DiGiorgio. He’s an expert at finding problems before they get out of control. Are you experiencing an eye emergency? Call 911 or go to the ER first. Then give us a call. Are you due for a checkup? Phone us or use our online scheduler to set up an appointment at your
New Rochelle optometry office today!
Eye Trauma New Rochelle
One Industrial Lane
New Rochelle, NY 10805
914-371-2822
By Dr. Chris DiGiorgio
December 16, 2013
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