Emergency Eye Care
Prompt, reassuring attention for sudden eye pain, injury, redness or a rapid change in your vision.
A closer look at your care.
Some eye problems cannot wait. Sudden pain, an injury, a chemical splash, a rapid loss of vision or a curtain falling across your sight can all signal a problem where prompt treatment protects your eyes. When in doubt, it is always safer to be seen.
We provide prompt attention for urgent eye problems during clinic hours, with the equipment and experience to assess and stabilise quickly. If you are facing a sudden, serious eye problem, call us straight away rather than waiting for a routine appointment.
When you need us quickly
Rapid assessment
Quick, careful examination to identify the problem and act without delay.
Injury & foreign bodies
Treatment of eye injuries, scratches and foreign bodies, including safe removal.
Sudden vision loss
Urgent evaluation of sudden vision changes, where every hour can matter.
Clear next steps
Honest advice on what is happening and what must be done now versus later.
Decades of trust, built one patient at a time.
Dr Vasantha Gowri qualifies MBBS from Medical College, Calcutta and begins her ophthalmology training in Chennai.
Clinic established on Anandavelu Street, Perambur, bringing specialist eye care to north Chennai under one roof.
OCT imaging and modern diagnostic equipment added, raising the clinical standard for the community.
Trusted across Perambur, Kolathur, Madhavaram and north Chennai for comprehensive, personal eye care.
Dr Vasantha Gowri
Consultant Ophthalmologist · MBBS · DO (Ophthalmology) · FICO (UK) · FRCS (Glasgow)
Medical disclaimer: Content on this page is for general information only. Please consult Dr Vasantha Gowri for a diagnosis and treatment plan specific to your condition.
Call us straight away for
- Sudden loss of vision, or a curtain or shadow over your sight
- A chemical splash, or any penetrating eye injury
- Sudden, severe eye pain, often with redness or nausea
- A new shower of floaters and flashes of light
Simple, clear and unhurried.
Call ahead
Phone us so we can prepare and advise you on what to do on the way.
Urgent assessment
We examine the eye promptly to find the cause and act quickly.
Treatment & referral
Immediate treatment and, if needed, fast referral for specialist care.
Questions, answered.
Sudden vision loss, significant pain, chemical splashes, injuries and a sudden burst of floaters or flashes all need urgent attention. If you are unsure, call us and we will advise.
Rinse the eye immediately with plenty of clean water for several minutes and call us straight away. Quick irrigation can make a real difference to the outcome.
Yes, we assess and treat many eye injuries and foreign bodies, and arrange rapid specialist referral for anything that needs further surgical care.
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Whether it is a routine check or a concern you have quietly put off, our care team is ready. New patients of every age are welcome, and walk-ins are seen during clinic hours.