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Emergency Eye Care in Newnan, GA

Eye emergencies can't wait. Our doctors provide same-day urgent care for injuries, infections, sudden vision changes, and more — often saving you a trip to the ER.

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Emergency eye care exam room at Newnan Family Eyecare

When to Seek Emergency Eye Care

If you're experiencing an eye emergency, don't wait — call us immediately. Many eye emergencies are time-sensitive, and early treatment can prevent permanent vision loss. We offer same-day appointments for urgent eye conditions and can often see you faster than an emergency room.

  • Sudden vision loss or blurry vision
  • Flashes of light or new floaters
  • Eye pain or severe redness
  • Chemical splash or burn to the eye
  • Foreign object stuck in the eye
  • Eye trauma or injury
  • Sudden onset of double vision
  • Swelling or discharge from the eye
Doctor performing urgent slit lamp examination

What We Treat

Our doctors are equipped to diagnose and treat a wide range of urgent eye conditions right here in our office. This means faster treatment, specialized expertise, and often lower costs compared to an emergency room visit.

  • Corneal abrasions and foreign body removal
  • Eye infections (conjunctivitis, keratitis, styes)
  • Acute angle-closure glaucoma
  • Retinal tears and detachment symptoms
  • Chemical and thermal eye burns
  • Iritis and uveitis (eye inflammation)
  • Subconjunctival hemorrhage
  • Allergic reactions affecting the eyes
Newnan Family Eyecare office ready for urgent visits

What to Do Before Your Visit

While waiting to see us, there are important steps you can take. For chemical exposure, flush the eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes. For a foreign object, avoid rubbing the eye. For trauma, apply a cold compress without putting pressure on the eye. Do not attempt to remove embedded objects. Call our office and we'll guide you on next steps before you arrive.

Why Choose Us for Eye Emergencies

Fast, expert care when your eyes need it most.

Same-Day Urgent Visits

We reserve time in our schedule for emergency patients. Call us and we'll get you in as quickly as possible — often the same day.

Skip the ER Wait

Eye emergencies are best treated by eye specialists. We have the equipment and training to handle most ocular emergencies right in our office.

On-Site Diagnostics

Slit lamp microscopy, tonometry, dilated exams, and imaging — everything needed to diagnose and treat urgent conditions under one roof.

Follow-Up Care

Emergency treatment is just the beginning. We provide complete follow-up care to monitor healing and ensure the best possible outcome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do not rub your eye, as this can cause further damage. If it's a small particle like dust or an eyelash, try flushing the eye with clean water or saline solution. If the object is embedded or you can't remove it by flushing, call our office immediately at (770) 254-0200. We can often see you the same day for foreign body removal.
While we recommend calling ahead so we can prepare for your visit, we understand that emergencies are unpredictable. Call us at (770) 254-0200 and we'll do our best to accommodate you as quickly as possible, often the same day. After hours, our voicemail will provide emergency contact instructions.
For most eye emergencies, an eye doctor is the better choice. We have specialized equipment and training specifically for ocular conditions. Emergency rooms often lack the ophthalmic instruments needed for a thorough eye evaluation and may refer you to an eye specialist anyway. However, if your eye injury is part of a larger trauma involving the head or body, go to the ER first.
Warning signs include a sudden increase in floaters (spots or strings in your vision), flashes of light (especially in peripheral vision), a shadow or curtain coming across your field of vision, or sudden blurred vision. Retinal detachment is a medical emergency — if you experience any of these symptoms, call us immediately.
Most medical insurance plans cover emergency and urgent eye care, including Medicare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Cigna, Humana, and UMR. Emergency eye visits are typically billed as medical visits, not routine vision visits. Contact us or your insurance provider to verify your coverage.

Don't Wait With an Eye Emergency

Call us immediately for same-day urgent eye care. Our doctors are here to help.

Call (770) 254-0200

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