If you are unsure whether your situation is an emergency, it’s always best to call our office immediately. Our team can determine the urgency and schedule you for same-day care when needed.

Why See an Optometrist Instead of Urgent Care or the ER?

While urgent care clinics and ERs handle many types of emergencies, they are not specialists in eye health. Most of the time, patients who visit these facilities for eye problems end up being referred to an optometrist or ophthalmologist anyway. By coming directly to New View Eye Care, you’ll save valuable time and ensure your condition is treated correctly right from the start.

Here’s why an optometrist is the best choice for eye emergencies:

• Specialized training: Optometrists are highly trained in diagnosing and managing eye injuries and diseases.
• Advanced equipment: We use slit lamps, imaging, and diagnostic tools that urgent care centers do not have.
• Immediate relief: Our office can remove foreign objects, treat infections, and prescribe medication on the spot.
• Personalized follow-up: We ensure your eye heals properly and monitor for complications.

In short, urgent care can address general health problems, but for your eyes, seeing a trained optometrist ensures safer, faster, and more accurate treatment.

Eye Emergency Care in Berkley, Michigan

At New View Eye Care, we make emergency care a priority. If you experience sudden eye pain, vision changes, or an injury, call our office right away or come in before going to urgent care or the ER. Our team is here to protect your vision and provide the immediate, specialized treatment you need.

Contact Stuck in Eye?

A contact lens stuck in your eye can be uncomfortable, alarming, and potentially harmful if not handled correctly. Sometimes a lens can shift under the eyelid, fold onto itself, or dry out and adhere to the surface of the eye, making it difficult or impossible to remove at home. Rubbing your eye or repeatedly trying to remove the lens can worsen irritation, cause scratches on the cornea, or increase the risk of infection.

An optometrist is trained to safely locate and remove a stuck contact lens using specialized tools and techniques that protect the delicate structures of the eye. During the visit, the doctor will also examine the eye for any damage, such as corneal abrasions, inflammation, or early signs of infection that may not be obvious but can worsen if left untreated. If needed, they can prescribe medicated eye drops to promote healing and prevent complications.

Seeing an optometrist promptly for a stuck contact lens helps relieve discomfort, protects your vision, and prevents small problems from becoming serious eye emergencies. If a contact won’t come out easily or your eye becomes red, painful, or sensitive to light, professional care is the safest next step.

Eye Infections, Pink Eye and How to Treat

An eye infection occurs when bacteria, viruses, or allergens cause inflammation in or around the eye. One of the most common eye infections is conjunctivitis, often called “pink eye.” Conjunctivitis affects the conjunctiva, the thin, clear tissue that covers the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids. When this tissue becomes inflamed, the eye may appear red or pink and feel irritated.

Symptoms of an eye infection can include redness, itching, burning, discharge, crusting of the eyelids, tearing, light sensitivity, or blurry vision. Some infections are mild and self-limiting, while others can worsen quickly or spread to others, especially in cases of bacterial or viral conjunctivitis.

If you suspect an eye infection, avoid touching or rubbing your eyes, stop wearing contact lenses, and do not use leftover eye drops or medications. Keeping the eyes clean and practicing good hand hygiene is important, but home care alone is often not enough.

Seeing an eye doctor is essential because an optometrist can determine the exact cause of the infection and provide the correct treatment. Using the wrong medication can delay healing or make symptoms worse. Prompt professional care helps relieve discomfort, protect your vision, and prevent complications or long-term damage.

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At New View Eye Care in Berkley, Michigan, your eyes are our priority—especially in an emergency. If you’re ever unsure, don’t wait. Contact us immediately so we can give you the care you need, when you need it most.