Geelong Eye HealthEye injury or impact
Something has hit the eye, or there has been another eye injury.
Emergency Eye Care in Geelong West.
Eye injury or impact, something in the eye, suspected infection or sudden vision change are eye emergencies. Phone us if you are unsure.
When to use this service
Is this an eye emergency?
Eye injury or impact, something in the eye, suspected infection or sudden vision change are eye emergencies. Phone us if you are unsure.
Something in the eye
A foreign body or another object may be in the eye.
Suspected infection
You are concerned that the eye may be infected.
Sudden vision change
Your vision has suddenly changed or reduced.
During clinic hours
Phone the clinic first
Tell us what has happened. We will advise what to do next.
Call 03 4243 3344Routine care
Not an eye emergency?
A broken spectacle frame or a routine appointment request is not an eye emergency. Choose General Eyecare for a routine examination or prescription, or the Dry Eye Clinic for ongoing dry, gritty, burning or watery eyes.
Choosing where to start
Not sure which eye-care professional you need?
Our plain-English guide explains the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist, while this page explains when to phone about an urgent eye concern.
Read: optometrist vs ophthalmologist →