Urgent Eye Issues near Kansas City, KS

Our eyes are fragile. When injured, urgent eye care may be necessary. At Heart of America Eye Care, our eye doctors may be more equipped to handle an eye emergency than a doctor in a traditional emergency room. Some urgent eye issues may include:

• Sudden vision loss
• Injury to the eye
• Double vision
• Foreign body removal
• Corneal abrasion

If you have an issue you feel may need urgent care, reach out to one of our locations in Shawnee Mission or Overland Park, KS, or Belton, MO.

At Heart of America Eye Care, we take eye injuries very seriously. Mishandling them can cause the situation to worsen dramatically. Our eye doctors can prescribe topical and oral medications for infections, pain, dry eye, allergies, and more. Additionally, we can remove foreign bodies or properly handle chemical contact with the eye. Depending on your issue, treatment will vary. However, we utilize state-of-the-art technologies, employ the latest treatment techniques, and have versatile and experienced eye doctors on our team.

How do you know if an eye issue is urgent?
Determining if an eye issue is urgent involves assessing the symptoms. If you experience sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, flashes of light, floaters, or significant changes in vision, these could be signs of a serious condition that requires immediate attention. Additionally, eye injuries, sudden redness, swelling, or discharge, especially when accompanied by fever or headache, should be evaluated promptly by an eye care professional. When in doubt, it's always best to seek urgent care to prevent potential long-term damage.

What should I do if I get something in my eye?
If you get a foreign object in your eye, avoid rubbing it. Instead, try to flush your eye with clean water or saline solution. If the object doesn’t come out or if you're experiencing discomfort or vision changes, seek medical help immediately.

Is sudden eye pain always an emergency?
Sudden, severe eye pain can indicate a serious issue, such as acute glaucoma, optic neuritis, or an eye injury. While not all eye pain requires emergency care, it's best to seek immediate attention if the pain is accompanied by vision changes, redness, nausea, or light sensitivity.

If you think you have an eye emergency, we'd rather you be safe than sorry by calling our office. Issues such as foreign bodies in the eye, an eye injury, double vision, and sudden vision loss require immediate attention. At Heart of America Eye Care, our team treats a range of urgent eye issues and can help you or your family member when in need. Contact your nearest location — in Shawnee Mission or Overland Park, KS, or Belton, MO — to get scheduled right away.