It is important that if you have a severe eye problem, do not try to drive yourself anywhere. If you need to go to the hospital, have a family member or friend come with you, or if necessary, call for an ambulance or take a cab. Even if you can see well enough to drive to the hospital.
Dothan Eye Centre has seen many types of serious eye injuries and conditions, such as: Eye infections, Cuts (lacerations) to the eye from car accidents, Adverse reactions to contact lenses (i.e., contacts that have become "stuck" to the eye), Sports-related eye injuries, Eye pain and vision disturbances caused by chemical exposure, Foreign particles in the eye such as small pieces of glass or metal