Emergency Eye Care in Wichita

Small foreign objects like sand, dust, dirt, eyelashes, hair, and other particles are common eye irritants and constantly enter the eyes. The eyes are usually effective at removing these items, but you can help the process by flushing your eyes with cool, clean water.

Larger and sharper objects, like glass or metal, can become embedded in the eye and present a more serious risk.

Remember not to touch or rub your eye. Try blinking to help remove the particle(s) from your eye, or flush your eyes with cool, clean water or saline solution.

Then call us, visit the nearest emergency room, or call 911 immediately.

A hit to the eye from an accident or fall can injure the eye or its surrounding structure. Symptoms include:

• Bruising and swelling around the eye (black eye)
• Bleeding
• Facial numbness
• Pain in and around the eye
• Cuts on the eyelid
• Blurry or double vision

If you or a loved one has been struck in the eye, do not apply pressure. However, you can gently apply a cold compress to the area to help reduce swelling and pain, but don’t use meat or other food items that may carry bacteria.

Even a light blow can cause significant damage, so please call us immediately or visit your nearest emergency room if we are not available.

Chemical exposure to sensitive eye tissues can lead to chemical burns. While most chemical burns occur in industrial settings, they can also happen at home. Always check the product to find out what chemical caused the burn.

Acid Burns

Household products like toilet cleaners, batteries, and bleach contain acid and burn when they splash into the eyes.

If an acid has splashed into your face and eyes, Immediately flush the area with cool, clean water for at least 15 minutes. Then call us or visit your nearest emergency room if we are not available.

Alkali Burns

Drain cleaners and industrial cleaning solutions, household cleaning solutions, fertilizers, cement, and plaster all contain alkali and are responsible for alkali burns.

In the case of an alkali burn, immediately flush your eyes with cool, clean water for at least 15 minutes. If you wear contact lenses, remove them as soon as possible.

Alkali burns can cause severe and extensive ocular damage and require immediate attention. Call us or visit your nearest emergency room.