Eye emergencies can happen when you least expect them. Eyecare Associates of Idaho provides evaluations and treatment for a wide range of urgent eye concerns. If you're unsure whether your symptoms require immediate attention, don't hesitate to contact us.
Emergency Eye Care in Nampa, Boise, & Kuna
Some Symptoms Shouldn't Be Ignored
When Should You Seek Urgent Eye Care?
Not every eye concern requires emergency treatment, but some symptoms should never be ignored. Sudden changes to your vision, eye injuries, or signs of infection can worsen quickly without prompt evaluation. If you're experiencing severe eye pain, a sudden loss of vision, flashes of light, an increase in floaters, or have suffered an eye injury, contact Eyecare Associates of Idaho as soon as possible.
If you're experiencing a life-threatening emergency or severe trauma, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.
When Vision Changes Suddenly, We're Here to Help
No matter where you are in the Treasure Valley, our team is committed to providing the same personalized care, trusted guidance, and advanced eye care that generations of local families have come to expect.
Our optometrists combine advanced clinical expertise with a patient-first approach, taking the time to understand your concerns and recommend care that's right for you. Get to know our team.
If You're Experiencing an Eye Emergency
If you think you're experiencing an urgent eye problem, contact our eye clinic as soon as possible. Our eye doctors in Nampa, Boise, and Kuna can help determine the urgency of your symptoms, provide guidance over the phone, and arrange the earliest available appointment when appropriate.
While waiting to be seen, here are a few important do’s and don’ts:
Do This
- Call our office as soon as possible.
- Keep your eye as still and comfortable as possible.
- Rinse your eye gently with clean water if exposed to a chemical.
- Follow any instructions provided by our team over the phone.
Don't Do This
- Rub or apply pressure to your eye.
- Attempt to remove an embedded object.
- Use over-the-counter eye drops.
- Delay care if you’re experiencing sudden vision loss, severe pain, or injury.
24/7 Urgent Eye Care Across The Treasure Valley
Urgent eye care is available at Eyecare Associates of Kuna, Eyecare Associates of Nampa, Eyecare Associates of Boise, and Community Eye Clinic.
For urgent eye concerns outside normal office hours, all of our locations participate in the same eye doctor on-call rotation. If your situation can't wait until the next business day, our after-hours system helps connect you with the appropriate guidance and care.
Common Eye Emergencies We Treat
From sports injuries to household accidents, eye injuries should always be evaluated promptly. We'll assess the extent of the injury and recommend the appropriate treatment to help protect your vision.
Dust, metal, wood, or other debris trapped in the eye can cause discomfort and damage the eye's surface if left untreated. Our team can safely evaluate and remove many foreign bodies while checking for additional injury.
Sudden blurry vision, double vision, or vision loss should never be ignored. Prompt evaluation helps us determine the cause and recommend the most appropriate next steps.
Redness, swelling, discharge, pain, and light sensitivity may all be signs of an eye infection. Early treatment can help relieve symptoms and reduce the risk of complications.
Occasional floaters are common, but a sudden increase in floaters, flashes of light, or the appearance of a curtain or shadow across your vision may indicate a more serious retinal condition and should be evaluated immediately.
Red eyes can develop for many reasons, from irritation and allergies to infections or injuries. If redness is accompanied by pain, vision changes, or light sensitivity, it's important to schedule an urgent evaluation.
Your Vision Is Too Important to Wait
Contact Our Eye Doctors for Eye Emergencies
If something doesn't feel right with your eyes or vision, don't ignore it. Prompt evaluation can often make a difference in protecting your eye health and preserving your vision. If you're experiencing an urgent eye concern, contact Eyecare Associates of Idaho right away. Our optometrists are here to answer your questions, evaluate your symptoms, and provide the timely care you need to help protect your sight.