How urgent is my eye problem? It can be really tricky for a patient to work out if their eye problem is urgent or not. Below is a list I made to help our front desk staff. We also advise them that if the patient feels like the problem is urgent then it is. Immediately: Sudden loss of vision Chemical burn to the eye . Injury to eye Same day or next day: Sudden onset of flashing lights and/or floaters Severe lid swelling Red eye Within a few days: Gradual loss of vision . Eye turn Headache Double vision care Optometrists are primary providers, meaning you don't need a referral from your doctor. Most eye examinations are bulk billed to Medicare, so no out of pocket expense. We are therapeutically endorsed so we can prescribe eyedrops to treat a wide range of eye conditions. Don't second guess the health of your eyes, if you have a problem with your eyes or vision give us a call. Tony Ireland Evolve Optometry Shop G03, Village Centre, Batemans Bay | 4472 8080 www.evolveoptometry.com.au evolve OPTOMETRY AW7339594 How urgent is my eye problem ? It can be really tricky for a patient to work out if their eye problem is urgent or not . Below is a list I made to help our front desk staff . We also advise them that if the patient feels like the problem is urgent then it is . Immediately : Sudden loss of vision Chemical burn to the eye . Injury to eye Same day or next day : Sudden onset of flashing lights and / or floaters Severe lid swelling Red eye Within a few days : Gradual loss of vision . Eye turn Headache Double vision care Optometrists are primary providers , meaning you don't need a referral from your doctor . Most eye examinations are bulk billed to Medicare , so no out of pocket expense . We are therapeutically endorsed so we can prescribe eyedrops to treat a wide range of eye conditions . Don't second guess the health of your eyes , if you have a problem with your eyes or vision give us a call . Tony Ireland Evolve Optometry Shop G03 , Village Centre , Batemans Bay | 4472 8080 www.evolveoptometry.com.au evolve OPTOMETRY AW7339594