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Eye Emergencies & Urgent Eye Care

Please call us at 248-274-4566 for Same day availability for Your eye emergency. Most Medical Insurances accepted.

What Counts as an Urgent Eye Care?

  • Eye infections (such as pink eye, bacterial, or viral infections)
  • Eye injuries (scratches, trauma, or blunt force impact)
  • Contact lens complications 
  • Red, painful eyes 
  • Foreign objects in the eye (metal, wood, dirt, or contact lens fragments)
  • Sudden vision changes (blurriness, flashes of light, floaters, or loss of vision)
  • Chemical exposure (cleaning supplies, workplace chemicals, or irritants)

When To See an Eye Doctor for an Emergency

eye emergencies and urgent eye care Berkley Michigan

When an eye emergency happens, many people assume their only options are the urgent care or the emergency room. However, most eye emergencies are best treated by an optometrist. At New View Eye Care in Berkley, Michigan, we provide same-day emergency eye care for a wide range of urgent conditions. By coming to us first, you’ll receive expert, specialized care for your eyes—without the long wait times and higher costs of urgent care or the ER.

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.

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.