Eye Infections, Eye Injuries, Dry Eyes, Pink Eye

Our office provides emergency services for eye infections and eye injuries. Please call our office at 360-424-4181 during office hours. Our staff will work with you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

Eye Infections

Eye infections can range from a sty, which is an infection of an oil gland in the eyelid to any number of other infections that occur in the eye. The only way to tell for sure if you have a serious infection that needs to be treated with antibiotics or anti inflammatory medications is to see your eye care professional. Call our office for an appointment if you are experiencing pain or inflammation of your eyes.

Eye Injuries

Our office provides emergency services for eye infections and eye injuries. Please call our office at 360-424-4181. Our staff will work with you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. State of the art equipment allow us to examine the eye for infection or injury. After assessing the extent of the injury or infection, a treatment plan will be formulated and explained to you. Treatment may include medications and supportive care. Follow-up visits to monitor your recovery will be scheduled as needed.

Pink Eye

Conjunctivitis (a.k.a Ping Eye) is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the thin transparent layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye. Conjunctivitis, often called "pink eye,” is a common eye disease, especially in children. It may affect one or both eyes. Some forms of conjunctivitis can be highly contagious and easily spread in schools and at home. While conjunctivitis is usually a minor eye infection, sometimes it can develop into a more serious problem.
Conjunctivitis may be caused by a viral or bacterial infection. It can also occur from allergies and irritants in the air like pollen and smoke, chlorine in swimming pools, and ingredients in cosmetics or other products that come in contact with the eyes.  Yet, there are times that all three of these conditions may be happening simultaneously.

Dry Eyes

Symptoms include scratchy eyes, burning, mild redness and gritty feeling eyes. Oral medications, reading, computer tasks and dry environments may aggravate marginally dry eyes. Dry eyes can be diagnosed by using dyes to observe tear patterns, evaluation of the amount of tears on the front of the eye and from a review of your symptoms. Treatment may include artificial tears, eye drops for treating allergies, and/or punctal plugs inserted in the tear drainage canals.