Medical Office Visit / Urgent Eye Care

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Medical Eye Care & Urgent Eye Care

Not every eye problem can wait for your next routine eye exam. If you are experiencing sudden eye discomfort, redness, irritation, or changes in your vision, a medical eye visit allows your optometrist to diagnose and treat a wide range of eye conditions.

Whether your symptoms developed suddenly or have been bothering you for sometime, our team is here to provide prompt, comprehensive care to protect your vision and keep your eyes healthy.

When Should You Schedule a Medical Eye Visit?

• Eye pain or discomfort
• Redness or irritation
• Sudden blurry or decreased vision
• Excessive tearing or discharge
• Flashes of light or new floaters
• Swollen eyelids or styes
• Eye allergies 
• Persistent dry eye symptoms

If you experience sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, or a serious eye injury, seek immediate emergency medical attention or call 911. 
 

Common Eye Conditions We Diagnose & Treat

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

Pink eye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, allergies, or irritation. Symptoms may include redness, discharge, itching, tearing, and discomfort. Your eye doctor will determine the cause and recommend the appropriate treatment.

Eye Infections

Eye infections can affect different parts of the eye and may cause redness, pain, swelling, discharge, or blurred vision. Prompt evaluation and treatment can help relieve symptoms and reduce the risk of complications.

Corneal Abrasions & Foreign Bodies

A scratched cornea or debris trapped in the eye can cause pain, tearing, light sensitivity, and the sensation that something is in your eye. Our doctor can evaluate your eye, safely remove superficial foreign bodies when appropriate, and provide treatment to promote healing.

Flashes & Floaters

While occasional floaters are common, a sudden increase in floaters, flashes of light, or a curtain-like shadow in your vision should be evaluated promptly. These symptoms may be associated with retinal conditions that require urgent attention.
 

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Understanding Your Insurance

Many patients are suprised to learn that medical eye visits are billed differently than routine vision exams.

If your appointment is for an eye health concern, such as eye pain, redness, an infection, dry eye, flashes and floaters, or an eye injury, your visit is typically billed through your medical insurance rather than your vision insurance.

Vision insurance is generally used for routine eye exams and vision correction services, such as glasses and contact lenses. Because medical eye visits involve diagnosing and treating eye conditions, your medical insurance determines your coverage, copay, deductible, and any applicable coinsurance. 

If you are unsure which insurance applies to your visit, our staff is happy to answer your questions before your appointment. 
 

Protect Your Eye Health

Many eye conditions can worsen if left untreated. If you are experiencing eye pain, redness, irritation, sudden vision changes, or another eye concerns, do not wait to seek care. Early diagnosis and treatment can help protect your vision and keep your eyes healthy.

Contact our office today to schedule a medical eye visit.