Emergency Eye Care in
Los Angeles

Don’t Treat Yourself at Home

While you might be tempted to alleviate your symptoms at home, it’s not a good idea. Eye emergencies require treatment from an experienced eye care professional. If you’re experiencing an ocular emergency, do not do any of the following:

• Apply pressure to the eye
• Use tweezers or tools near the eye
• Attempt to dislodge or remove objects
• Use medications or ointments in the eye

The only exception to at-home treatment is in the case of chemical splashes. If you sustain a chemical interaction with your eye, remove contact lenses if you are wearing them and immediately flush your eye with cool, clean water. Then seek medical attention as soon as possible.