Emergency Eye Care

At Mad River Eye Care, we offer emergency eye exams in Waitsfield, Vermont for eye infections, sudden vision loss, and other serious eye issues. While a visit to the emergency room is sometimes necessary, seeing your eye doctor for emergency eye care is often the best course of action. If you need urgent care after hours or on weekends, you should go straight to the emergency room. 

When do I need emergency eye care? 

If you think you’re experiencing an eye emergency, it’s best to trust your instincts and see a professional for urgent care. Contact our office right away or visit the ER if you experience any of the following: 

• Eye infections 
• Severe eye pain 
• Foreign objects in the eye, such as pieces of glass or metal 
• A sudden increase of floaters in your eyes 
• Seeing flashes of light in your vision 
• Sudden vision loss or changes in your vision 
• Chemical exposure causing pain or vision issues 

 Acting quickly in an eye emergency could mean the difference between saving your vision or potentially losing it. If you need emergency eye care in Waitsfield or know someone who does, call Mad River Eye Care immediately. Our eye doctor is here to provide prompt and effective care when you need it most.