Call us right away for
- A red, painful or swollen eye
- Pink eye or discharge
- Something stuck in your eye, or a scratch on your eye
- A sudden increase in floaters, or flashes of light
- Sudden blurry or double vision
- An eye injury from sports, work or an accident
- Contact lens pain or redness
Call us at 303-772-6650 during office hours. We will ask a few questions and find you a time as soon as possible. If we are closed and it is serious, go to the emergency room.
When to go to the emergency room
Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 for a chemical splash in the eye (rinse with clean water for 15 minutes first), a penetrating injury, or sudden vision loss along with weakness, numbness or trouble speaking.
What to expect
We will examine your eye with a high-powered microscope, find the cause and start treatment, which may include prescription eye drops. If you need a specialist or surgeon, we will refer you to one and make sure you are seen quickly.
Eye problem? Call us first.
Call us first so we can find you the right time.
Call during office hours. You can also text us.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to urgent care or an eye doctor?
For most eye problems, an eye doctor is the better choice. We have equipment urgent care clinics do not, like a slit lamp microscope to look closely at the eye. Go straight to the ER for chemical splashes, serious trauma, or sudden vision loss with other symptoms.
Does insurance cover emergency eye visits?
Urgent eye problems are usually billed to your medical insurance. We accept Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Tricare and most other major medical plans.