When something goes wrong with your eyes, time matters. Conditions like acute glaucoma, retinal detachment, and chemical exposure require immediate assessment to prevent permanent damage. Our Mandan office prioritizes urgent cases and works to get patients in the same day they call, with after-hours availability that connects you directly to one of our doctors.

Unlike general walk-in clinics, our team focuses entirely on eye health. That means you’re seen by a doctor with the right diagnostic equipment and clinical focus from the moment you arrive — not a generalist doing their best with limited tools.

Our Mandan office is equipped to evaluate and treat a wide range of urgent eye conditions. Common situations we see include:

• Sudden blurry vision or vision loss

• Eye infections, including pink eye

• Foreign bodies in the eye, including metal fragments or debris

• Chemical or liquid exposure

• Flashes of light or new floaters that may indicate retinal detachment

• Corneal abrasions and ocular trauma

• Severe eye pain or pressure, which may indicate acute glaucoma

• Puffy, swollen, or red eyes with discharge

If you’re unsure whether what you’re experiencing qualifies as an emergency, call us. We’d rather you reach out and have it be nothing serious than delay care for a condition that worsens without treatment.

Choosing a dedicated eye care practice for your emergency makes a meaningful difference. Our doctors focus exclusively on eye health, which means faster, more accurate diagnoses and treatments that are appropriate for ocular conditions specifically.

We also offer continuity of care that general clinics can’t. Because we see many of our emergency patients for routine care as well, we often have access to your eye health history — making it easier to spot changes and provide personalized treatment. Our office accepts most major medical insurance plans, and our team verifies your coverage before your visit. To learn more about what our practice offers beyond urgent care, visit our vision care services page.

Knowing when to act quickly can make the difference between full recovery and lasting damage. Some of the most time-sensitive conditions we treat include:

• Retinal Detachment
  Sudden flashes of light, a dark curtain across your field of vision, or a dramatic increase in floaters may indicate retinal detachment — a serious condition requiring urgent care. Do not wait to seek evaluation if you experience these symptoms.

• Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
  Severe eye pain, nausea, blurred vision, and halos around lights are warning signs of acute glaucoma. This condition causes a rapid spike in intraocular pressure and can cause permanent vision loss without prompt treatment.

• Chemical Exposure
  If a chemical, cleaning product, or other substance contacts your eye, rinse with clean water immediately and call our office. Alkali substances in particular can cause significant corneal damage within minutes.

• Corneal Abrasions and Foreign Bodies
  A scratched cornea or an object lodged in the eye causes pain, tearing, and light sensitivity. Our team safely removes foreign bodies and evaluates the extent of any corneal damage. Learn more about our approach on our eye injuries page.