Ophthalmic emergencies are conditions of sudden illness, accident, injury or similar events that require medical intervention within the first 24 hours of the incident, or any situation in which life and/or the integrity of health is considered to be at risk if medical intervention is not provided immediately or the patient is transferred to another health facility.
Health services delivered in these situations are accepted as emergency medical services.
Ophthalmic (Eye Disease) Emergencies:
Foreign Body in the Eye
Contact with a Chemical Substance
Eyelid Lacerations
Sudden Loss of Vision
Acute Glaucoma (Glaucoma Attack)
The information on this site has been prepared by the specialist physicians of Eye Foundation Hospitals and approved by the institution’s communications board, and is published by the corporate communications department. The contents are prepared for informational and awareness-raising purposes only. For the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions, please consult a specialist ophthalmologist.
Prepared by the Editorial Board of Eye Foundation Hospitals.
