Emergency eye care

OPTIQUE OF SOUTHWELL

When something's wrong with your eyes, waiting isn't an option. At Optique of Southwell, we offer urgent eye care appointments for sudden symptoms that need prompt attention.

WHAT to do if you need emergency eye care support.

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EMERGENCY EYE CARE IN Southwell

Contact us immediately if you experience:

  • Sudden vision loss or blurring in one or both eyes

  • Flashes of light or new floaters—especially a sudden shower of spots or a shadow across your vision.

  • Eye pain, redness, or swelling that comes on quickly.

  • Something in your eye you can't remove.

  • Recent injury or trauma to the eye or surrounding area.

  • Sudden sensitivity to light or halos around lights.

  • Discharge, crusting, or signs of infection.

These symptoms can indicate conditions like retinal detachment, acute glaucoma, or infection—all of which benefit from early intervention.

EMERGENCY EYE CARE IN Southwell

If you're worried about your eyes, don't wait. Call Optique of Southwell directly and let us know it's urgent—we'll do everything we can to see you the same day.

Emergency eye care Southwell

  • Our optometrists are trained to assess and manage a wide range of urgent eye conditions. During your emergency appointment, we'll:

    • Take a detailed history of your symptoms.

    • Carry out the necessary clinical tests.

    • Provide treatment, advice, or an urgent referral if specialist care is needed.

    Many eye emergencies can be handled without a trip to A&E, saving you time and ensuring you're seen by someone with specialist eye-care training.

  • If you have any of the following we can see you for emergency eye care in our Southwell practice:

    • Red Eye/Eyelids: Inflammation, conjunctivitis, or unexplained red eye.

    • Recent Flashes/Floaters: Sudden onset, particularly if they appear like flies, spots, or cobwebs.

    • Vision Issues: Recent, sudden, or unexplained loss of vision.

    • Dry or Gritty Eyes: Persistent dry, irritated, or uncomfortable eyes.

    • Discharge/Watery Eye: Significant recent discharge or constant watering.

    • Foreign Body: Something stuck in the eye.

    • Pain/Discomfort: Mild to moderate eye pain, or irritation around the eye/temples.

    • Eyelid Problems: Ingrowing eyelashes (trichiasis), lumps, and bumps.

    • Mild Trauma: A recent scratch to the eye surface or lid.

    If you are experiencing any of the following, we advise you to go to the nearest A&E or eye casualty:

    • Significant trauma (e.g., severe injury, chemical burns).

    • Severe eye pain.

    • Sudden, complete loss of vision.

    • Problems following recent eye surgery

    • Chemical burns to the eye.