Eye Emergencies at Trinity Eye Associates in Wintersprings, FL

Eye emergencies can happen suddenly and without warning. Whether it’s an eye injury, sudden vision loss, or severe eye pain, prompt treatment is critical to protect your sight. Many eye emergencies worsen quickly if left untreated—even if symptoms seem mild at first.

If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may be having an eye emergency:

• Sudden blurry or double vision
• Severe eye pain or pressure
• Flashes of light or sudden floaters
• Eye redness with pain or discharge
• Foreign object in the eye
• Chemical exposure
• Eye trauma or injury
• Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes

Even minor symptoms can signal a serious underlying condition. Our optometrists, Dr. Jill Ellison and Dr. Don Ellison, provide urgent eye care and same-day evaluations whenever possible.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Emergencies

The severity of an eye emergency depends on the cause, how quickly care is received, and whether there are existing eye or health conditions. Conditions such as glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, or a history of eye surgery can increase the risk of complications during an eye emergency.

During an emergency eye exam, Dr. Jill Ellison and Dr. Don Ellison will carefully assess your symptoms, medical history, and visual changes using advanced diagnostic testing, which may include:

Visual Acuity Testing — Evaluates how clearly you can see.

Refraction — Determines whether vision changes are contributing to symptoms.

Eye Health Examination — Examines the cornea, retina, optic nerve, and internal eye structures for injury or disease.

Eye Pressure Testing — Checks for dangerously elevated eye pressure, which can indicate acute glaucoma.

Imaging and Specialized Testing — Used when needed to detect retinal tears, infections, inflammation, or internal damage.

Common Eye Emergencies We Treat

• Foreign objects in the eye
• Eye infections with pain or vision changes
• Corneal scratches or abrasions
• Eye injuries from sports or accidents
• Sudden flashes, floaters, or curtain-like vision loss
• Acute glaucoma attacks
• Pink eye with severe symptoms

Based on your diagnosis, we will create a personalized treatment plan to relieve pain, prevent vision loss, and promote healing. Treatment may include medications, protective eyewear, urgent referrals, or close follow-up care.

What to Do During an Eye Emergency

• Do not rub your eyes
• Do not attempt to remove objects stuck in the eye
• Flush eyes immediately with clean water if exposed to chemicals
• Avoid using eye drops unless instructed
• Seek urgent professional eye care as soon as possible

At Trinity Eye Associates, your vision and eye health are our top priority—especially in urgent situations. If you experience an eye emergency such as sudden vision loss, eye injury, severe pain, or flashes of light, contact your eye doctor immediately. Prompt evaluation and treatment can be critical in protecting your sight. Call (407) 678-9151 right away for guidance and urgent care.