Eye Complaints

Eye Injury Symptoms

You may experience an injury to your eye and not feel it right away. If you experience one or more symptoms listed below, it is best to seek the help of a medical provider.

• Tearing

• Blurred vision

• Light sensitivity

• Itching

• Discharge or crusting

• Headaches

• Redness around the eye

• Pain that doesn’t improve when you shut your eye

• Pain that increases when you open or close your eye

• Stinging or burning sensations when the eye is exposed to light

• A feeling of pressure in or behind the eye
  
  

Why does my eye hurt?

If your eyes are sore, it may be a sign of an injury or underlying condition. Common eye conditions include:

• Corneal Abrasions

• Keratitis

• Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

• Iritis

• Retinal detachments

• Acute angle glaucoma

• Corneal ulcers

• Corneal foreign bodies

The best way to know why your eye is sore or your vision has changed, is to seek a diagnosis from a medical provider. At WellNow Urgent Care we take a comprehensive approach to diagnosis, ensuring we have thoroughly reviewed all your symptoms — and you can often receive treatment in the same visit.

How will an urgent care provider treat my eye complaints?

To properly treat your eye complaint or pain, a medical provider must understand the root cause. They will conduct a thorough and comprehensive exam to diagnose your pain. Once your needs are understood, the medical provider can then prescribe pain management or medication to help your eye heal.