When something’s wrong with your eyes, time matters and so does knowing where to go. At Mountain West Eyecare, we offer same-day emergency eye care during business hours for urgent vision and eye health concerns.
Fast action can make all the difference, especially when it comes to protecting your vision. If you’re unsure whether your situation is an emergency, just call us. Our team will help you determine what to do next.
Some symptoms may seem small but point to something severe, others are more obvious. If you’re experiencing any of the following, it’s best to get checked right away:
Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes
Flashes of light or new floaters (possible retinal tear or detachment)
Eye pain with redness or sensitivity to light
A foreign object stuck in your eye
Eye injury from an accident or trauma
Chemical exposure or burn
Scratched eye (corneal abrasion)
Significant eyelid swelling, styes, or signs of infection
Sudden double vision or difficulty focusing
Discharge, crusting, or swelling around the eye
If you’re dealing with any of these symptoms, don’t wait to see if it goes away. Eye emergencies don’t always hurt, but they can still cause permanent damage.
Knowing how to respond in the moment can help protect your sight and prevent further injury. Here’s what we recommend if you or a loved one is facing a sudden eye issue:
Call our office right away. We’ll help you decide the best next step and may be able to see you same-day, depending on availability.
Avoid rubbing or touching your eye. Pressure or friction can make things worse.
If a chemical is involved, flush the eye immediately with clean water and keep rinsing while you seek care.
Keep the affected eye closed if possible to prevent strain or additional irritation.
Bring any contact lenses, medications, or information about the injury or exposure with you to your appointment.
It's also important to know what to avoid:
Do not try to remove a foreign object yourself.
Do not apply over-the-counter eye drops unless we’ve told you to.
Do not delay treatment or “wait it out.”
Do not drive yourself if your vision is compromised.
Our eye doctor is equipped to handle many common eye emergencies right here in our West Valley City office. If you’re experiencing any of the following, give us a call first:
Scratched eyes or corneal abrasions
Sudden eye pain or redness
Foreign body removal (like dust, metal, or debris)
Flashes, floaters, or sudden vision changes
Eye infections, discharge, or swelling
Contact lens-related injuries
Styes, eyelid inflammation, or blocked tear ducts
A contact lens stuck or torn in the eye
Acute light sensitivity or eye strain
We’ll always do everything we can to assess and treat your condition. If your situation requires more advanced or surgical care, we’ll help coordinate a referral.
If you’re experiencing sudden eye pain, vision changes, or a possible injury, don’t wait it out. Our optometrist at Mountain West Eyecare is here to help with trusted, in-office care. Call us right away to speak with our team and find out if we can see you immediately. And if we can’t treat the issue safely here, we’ll help you get to the right place.
