At Van Eeden & Le Roux, our optometrists are available to assist with minor eye emergencies,
such as the removal of a foreign body or the treatment of eye infections.
Eye Infections
Eye infections may be due to numerous causes, ranging from bacteria to viruses. People who wear contact lenses are more susceptible to eye infections. If you suspect that you may have an eye infection, remove your contacts until you are able to visit us for your emergency examination.
Signs of a possible eye infection:
Discharge that is green, yellow, or bloody
Red eyes or eyelids
Feeling that something is stuck in your eye
Eye pain
A white or grey sore on your cornea (front part of eye)
Increased sensitivity to light
Sudden blurry vision
While we will always do our best to accommodate most eye emergencies, our optometry practice is not equipped to deal with eye trauma. Please seek urgent medical care if you have a major eye emergency.
