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Emergency Eye Care in Stockton, CA

Eye emergencies can happen without warning — and when they do, fast, knowledgeable care matters. Stockton Optometry offers prompt emergency eye care for patients in Stockton and the surrounding area, so you’re not left waiting when something feels wrong.
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Urgent Eye Care

When to Seek Emergency Eye Care

Contact our office right away if you’re experiencing:

  • Sudden vision loss or noticeable changes in vision
  • Eye pain, redness, or swelling that comes on suddenly
  • A foreign object or chemical exposure in the eye
  • Flashes of light or a sudden increase in floaters
  • An eye injury from an accident, sports, or workplace incident
  • Signs of an eye infection, such as discharge, crusting, or excessive tearing
  • A scratched cornea or the sensation of something stuck under the eyelid
If you’re unsure whether your symptoms qualify as an emergency, call our office — our team can help you determine the right next step, whether that’s coming in immediately or being seen the same day.
Call Us: 209-951-2020
Stockton
Our Approach

How We Help

Dr. Benkle and our team are equipped to diagnose and treat a wide range of urgent eye conditions, from minor irritations to more serious concerns that require immediate attention. Using in-office diagnostic technology, we can quickly assess what’s happening, provide treatment when appropriate, and refer you to a specialist without delay if further care is needed.

Common issues we treat on an urgent basis include corneal abrasions, foreign body removal, pink eye and other infections, allergic reactions, and sudden-onset dry eye flare-ups related to our dry eye therapy services.

Emergency eye care at Stockton Optometry
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Helpful Tips

What to Do While You Wait for Care

If you’re dealing with a chemical exposure, flush the eye gently with clean water and call our office or seek emergency medical care immediately. For a foreign object sensation, avoid rubbing your eye, and try not to touch or remove anything yourself — this can sometimes cause further damage. For any sudden vision changes or significant pain, call us right away rather than waiting to see if symptoms improve.

Don't Wait on Eye Symptoms

Some eye conditions can worsen quickly, and early treatment often makes the difference in protecting your vision. If you’re experiencing an eye emergency, call us right away — we’re here to help.
Call Us: 209-951-2020
Stockton
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as an eye emergency?
Sudden vision loss, eye pain, a foreign object or chemical in the eye, flashes of light, new floaters, an eye injury, or signs of infection all warrant an urgent call to our office.
Yes, we prioritize fitting urgent eye concerns into our schedule the same day whenever possible. Call our office as soon as symptoms start so we can get you in quickly.
For most eye emergencies — injuries, infections, sudden vision changes, foreign objects — call our office first. We can often treat the issue directly or refer you to the right specialist. For chemical exposure or a severe injury, seek emergency medical care immediately.
Avoid rubbing the eye. If it’s a foreign object, blink gently or rinse with clean water, and call our office. If it’s a chemical, flush thoroughly with water and seek care right away.
Yes, we diagnose and treat various forms of pink eye, including viral, bacterial, and allergic conjunctivitis, and can prescribe treatment as needed.
Call our office and follow the instructions provided for after-hours concerns. For severe symptoms like sudden vision loss, chemical exposure, or significant trauma, seek emergency medical care right away.