If you think you’re having an ocular emergency, call us right away for an emergency appointment.
D.C. Capitol Hill Location: (202)-546-2838
McLean Location: (703)-356-1292
Your eye is extremely delicate and even minor injuries could lead to infection or vision problems.
The following symptoms could be signs of an eye care emergency and justify an emergency appointment or a visit to the emergency room:
Chemical contact, scratched corneas, and foreign objects in the eye all warrant an emergency appointment or visit to the emergency room. Before you seek emergency care, follow these first aid steps to help minimize damage to your eye.
Rinse your eye with cool, clean water for at least 15 minutes. Even if the pain subsides, it’s important to rinse your eye for the full 15 minutes, as any chemical residue can continue to cause damage. After thorough rinsing, call us for an emergency appointment. If you can, tell us what entered your eye and bring the container.
Do not put an eye patch or bandage over your eye, but keep your eye closed and do not rub your eye. Corneal scratches are not only painful, but they make the eye prone to infection as well. These steps will help prevent infection, but make sure to schedule an emergency appointment even for minor scratches.
Do not try to dislodge to object yourself. If a foreign object has entered your eye, visit us or an emergency room right away. Put a protective shield, like a paper cup, around your eye if you can. In the case of debris entering your eye, it’s also important to make an emergency appointment. Debris like metal fragments can cause scarring and damage your eyes.
What I look for in a specialist is professionalism and accuracy in diagnoses and treatment, and I have found that with Eye Central. The office is efficient, calm, and clean, supported by an excellent, polite staff. I have been pleased with the service for years, and I have no intention of switching.
I have always been pleased with my experiences at Eye Central where the staff are professional yet approachable and where my optometrist Dr. Foley is a good listener who makes time to offer thorough explanations and effective guidance regarding my eye health.
Our D.C. Capitol Hill location is conveniently located on Pennsylvania Avenue, between Hank’s Oyster Bar and the 7-Eleven.
Our D.C. Capitol Hill location is conveniently located on Pennsylvania Avenue, between Hank’s Oyster Bar and the 7-Eleven.
Our McLean location is conveniently located on Old McLean Village Drive next to Focal Point Homes.
Our McLean location is conveniently located on Old McLean Village Drive next to Focal Point Homes.
D.C. Capitol Hill
McLean
