Emergency Eye Care in Huntsville
Eye concerns that cannot wait deserve prompt, professional care. Whether you have sudden vision changes, eye pain, an injury, or signs of an infection, our experienced team provides urgent eye care to help protect your vision and get you the right next step quickly.
Call our office right away so we can assess your situation and guide you on what to do next. During business hours, we will help arrange the care you need as promptly as possible. If an emergency happens outside regular office hours, please go to the nearest emergency room without delay.
When should you visit an emergency eye doctor?
You should seek urgent eye care if you experience any of the following:
- Sudden vision loss or blurred vision
- Severe eye pain or persistent discomfort
- Redness, swelling, or irritation
- Flashes of light or a sudden increase in eye floaters
- Foreign objects in the eye
- Chemical exposure
- Eye trauma or injury
- Sudden double vision or difficulty moving your eye
What to do in an eye emergency
If you’re experiencing an eye emergency, take these steps to protect your eyes while seeking professional care:
Call 20/20 Eye Care during business hours
Our team will assess your situation and recommend the best treatment.
Do not rub your eyes
This can worsen injuries or make foreign objects more dangerous.
Rinse with water
For chemical exposure, flush your eyes gently with cool water for at least 15 minutes.
Apply a cold compress
For swelling or trauma, use a clean compress without applying pressure.
Avoid over-the-counter drops
Not all eye drops are safe for every emergency. Don’t use any eye drops until you seek professional advice.
Have someone else drive
Avoid driving if your vision is impaired.
Visit us for urgent eye care
In an eye emergency, responding quickly can protect your vision and prevent long-term complications. If you notice sudden changes, pain, or any concerning symptoms, contact 20/20 Eye Care immediately. Our experienced emergency eye doctors are ready to care for patients in Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, and surrounding areas.
If our office is closed, please go to the nearest emergency room without delay.
Eye care and eyewear that fit your life and budget
Your eye care should feel simple, personal, and worth your time. Whether you need help managing a vision concern, updating your prescription, or choosing frames that feel polished at work and comfortable everywhere else, our team makes it easy to find care and eyewear that suit your needs.
Explore a broad selection of glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses for adults and kids, with expert guidance to help you choose confidently. We accept VSP vision insurance and many medical insurance plans, and offer in-house membership plans, optical packages, and CareCredit to give you flexible ways to manage out-of-pocket costs.
