24h Emergencies
Where to go in case of an emergency?
For ophthalmological emergencies, we are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at Clínica Girona, located at C/ Barcelona, 204-206, 2nd Floor, where we can also perform emergency surgeries.
- Urgent Care Service (24h) Clínica Girona, where you will be seen by a doctor who will conduct an initial assessment. If the emergency occurs during business hours, you can also go to the Institut d’Oftalmologia.
- At the Institut d’Oftalmologia, you can be seen for emergencies during the center’s operating hours:
- Monday to Friday: 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM
- It is recommended to call in advance: 972 41 24 13
In case of an emergency during the weekend, you should go to Urgencies Clínica Girona, where a general doctor will assess whether it is necessary to contact the on-call ophthalmologist.
What symptoms indicate the need to visit the ophthalmology emergency service?
You should visit the ophthalmologist in emergencies immediately in the case of:
- Sudden vision loss.
- Red or inflamed eyes.
- Eye pain.
- Eye trauma.
In the following cases, you can wait to see the specialist without needing to go to ophthalmology emergencies:
Within 1 to 3 days:
- Infectious or allergic conjunctivitis.
- Seeing floaters or flashes.
- Intermittent double or blurred vision.
- Light sensitivity (photophobia).
You have up to 3 weeks to visit the ophthalmologist in the following cases:
- Sensation of burning, itching, tearing.
- Progressive drooping eyelid.
- Nodules or tumors on the eyelid.
- Puffy eyes.
Visiting the ophthalmology specialist in emergency cases often helps to resolve the issue immediately or to make a quick diagnosis in time to determine the proper treatment or emergency intervention if necessary.
Consult or download the Ophthalmology Emergency Dossier.