EMERGENCY OPHTHALMOLOGY AND TRAUMA CARE
Department of Visual Sciences DOVS and Eye Donation Center Eye, Vashi provides 24 x 7 Emergency Ophthalmology and Trauma Care. We are the only one who provides this service. Emergencies require urgent medical attention, especially from an ophthalmologist, a medical doctor who specializes in the eyes. An eye examination typically consists of vision tests, assessment of eye movements, and the use of eye drops and specialized equipment to examine various parts of the eye and the pressure within the eye.
Common Eye Emergencies
Various injuries or conditions can damage the eye, and the following conditions are emergencies that require immediate medical treatment :
Trauma to the eye can include cuts or scrapes on the cornea or other outside layers of the eye, puncture wounds, or the presence of foreign objects in the eye. Symptoms may include eye pain, redness, and vision loss.
Acute glaucoma is a sudden increase in the pressure of the fluid inside the eye. Symptoms often include eye pain, eye redness, nausea and vomiting, and vision changes.
Retinal detachment occurs when the retina pulls away from its usual position at the back of the eye. This often causes flashing lights or small specks called floaters in the field of vision and can also lead to vision loss.
Retinal artery occlusion or retinal vein occlusion is a blockage of the vessels that take blood to and from the retina. Painless vision loss is the most common symptom.
Exposure of the eye to chemicals in the form of liquids, fumes, or aerosols can cause symptoms such as eye pain and redness, tearing, and decreased vision.