EMERGENCY
EYE CARE
EYE CARE
Location,
Directions &
Parking
Directions &
Parking
Wills Eye Emergency Department at Thomas Jefferson University
900 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(Enter on 9th Street through
Jefferson Hospital for Neurosciences)
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When to Go To the Eye Emergency Room
Seek emergency care if you believe your eyesight is in jeopardy, if you are in severe pain,
or if you have any of the following symptoms:
or if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Sudden vision loss
- Pain in or around the eye
- Redness accompanied by pain in the eye
- New floaters (e.g., spots, strings, cobwebs)
- Bulging of the eye or swelling of eye tissue
- Flashes or streaks of light
- Double vision
- Sudden crossed, turned, or "wandering" eye
- Discharge, crusting, or excessive tearing
- Eyelids stuck together
- Sudden blurring of vision that persists
Types of Eye Problems Seen in the Emergency Room
- Eye Infections
- Cuts and lacerations to the eye
- Adverse reactions to contact lenses
- Sports-related eye injuries
- Eye pain and vision distubances caused by chemical exposure
- Foreign particles in the eye such as small pieces of wood, glass, or metal
Eye Injury Prevention
VIDEO: Eye Injury Prevention
Half of all eye injuries come from the home: home repair, yard work, cooking, cleaning and more. Many eye injuries can be prevented by using protective eywear. For example, if you are out in the yard, wear protective goggles. Inside, be careful of hot oil spashes when cooking, and wash your hands after using chemicals. When outside, remember to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet rays. If participating in sports with high projectile objects, use protective eyewear.