Eye Problems, Noninjury
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have pain in one or both eyes?
See significance of pain in the eye if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Note: If the pain is due to a known injury, see the topic Eye Injuries.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have severe pain in your eye?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have moderate pain in your eye?
Yes Do you still have eye pain 2 to 3 hours after removing your contact lenses?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have mild pain in the eye that is not getting better after 24 hours of home treatment?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: December 6, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology | |
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