EYE EMERGENCY

If this is a medical emergency, call 112 immediately.

If this is an eye emergency, Angel Eyes Emergency Department is open for all eye emergencies 24/7, 365 days a year.

Angel Eyes provides state-of-the-art emergency eye care at our Sarvodaya Nagar location. Eye emergencies range from infections to trauma and, if untreated, can lead to visual loss or other health problems. Our Emergency Department is designated primarily for the emergent diagnosis, care and treatment of eye problems by a trained ophthalmic team. This team consists of board-certified physicians, ophthalmologists pursuing subspecialty fellowship training, ophthalmology residents, registered nurses, ophthalmic technicians and patient access staff.

HOURS OF OPERATION

The Emergency Department is open for all eye emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

LOCATION:

C-38, Sarvodaya Nagar, Kanpur

For all emergencies between 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

24-Hour Emergency Service Location:

D. S. Memorial Nursing Home

C-35, Sarvodaya Nagar, Kanpur

(This building is situated just one building away from Angel Eyes Institute of Ophthalmology)

·          Angel Eyes Emergency Department – Map, Directions, Parking

Seek emergency care if you believe your eyesight is in jeopardy, if you are in severe pain, or if you have any of the following symptoms:

·                        Sudden vision loss

·                        Pain in or around the eye redness accompanied by pain in the eye

·                        Halos (colored circles around lights)

·                        New floaters (spots, strings, cobwebs, or shadows before the eyes)

·                        Bulging of the eye or swelling of eye tissues

·                        Flashes or streaks of light

·                        Double vision

·                        Sudden crossed, turned or “wandering” eye

·                        Discharge, crusting or excessive tearing

·                        Eyelids stuck together, especially upon awakening

·                        Sudden blurring of vision that persists

IF I HAVE AN EYE INJURY, CAN I DRIVE MYSELF TO THE HOSPITAL?

It is important that if you have a severe eye problem, do not try to drive yourself anywhere. If you need to go to the hospital, have a family member or friend come with you, or if necessary, call for an ambulance or take a cab. Even if you can see well enough to drive to the hospital, the emergency department physician may use drops that affect your vision and which will prevent you from driving home from the hospital.

What kinds of problems are seen in the Angel Eyes emergency department?

The Angel Eyes Emergency Department has seen many types of serious eye injuries and conditions, such as:

·                        Eye infections

·                        Cuts (lacerations) to the eye from car accidents

·                        Adverse reactions to contact lenses (i.e., contacts that have become “stuck” to the eye)

·                        Sports-related eye injuries

·                        Eye pain and vision disturbances caused by chemical exposure

·                        Foreign particles in the eye such as small pieces of glass or metal