Swift Action Could Save Your Vision

While 90% of all eye emergencies can be prevented using protective eyewear, you can never predict when you might need some emergency help.

If you’re experiencing an eye emergency, please contact Total Vision Diamond Bar, formerly Dr. Taylor Bladh, O.D., immediately or visit your nearest emergency room. By acting quickly, you might be able to preserve your eyesight or the sight of someone you know.

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Common Eye Emergencies

Physical Trauma

Physical trauma is any physical impact that takes place in or around the eye, resulting in:

A black eye
Eye bleeding
Eye pain
Swelling

If you experience physical trauma, place a cold compress on the area and call us immediately or another medical professional.

Chemical Exposure

Chemical exposure can occur if your eyes come into contact with any type of harmful chemical, including:

Bleach
Vinegar
Battery acid
Soaps
Ammonia
Pesticides
Fertilizer

This injury can lead to severe symptoms, including eye pain, burning, redness, swelling, watery eyes, and more. If this happens, flush them with cool, clean water for 15 minutes, and call a medical professional.

Tears, Rips, & Punctures

Tears, rips, and punctures are some of the most severe eye emergencies, and they can occur in several different ways. In this situation, do not apply pressure. Instead, cover the eye area with an eye shield and r.

For this emergency, we recommend visiting your nearest emergency room.

Foreign Object in the Eye

Foreign objects, including dust, metal debris, and wood shavings, can land on your eye and cause discomfort or pain. You may be able to remove these particles by blinking or flushing your eyes with cool, clean water. But if you can’t remove the item, you may risk more severe symptoms and should call a medical professional as soon as possible.

Eye Diseases

Some eye diseases can lead to vision loss, flashers, floaters, redness, or eye pain. If you’re at risk of developing an eye disease like wet age-related macular degeneration or closed-angle glaucoma and you experience these symptoms, please contact us immediately.

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Where to Find Us

You can easily find us on
N. Diamond Bar Blvd just north of the 57 and 60 interchange. There’s plenty of space to park out front with accessible options available.