Same-Day Urgent Eye Care
Red Eye & Pink Eye Visits
Painful, red, or itchy eyes? Skip the ER. We offer same-day diagnosis and treatment for infections, allergies, ulcers, and every cause of a red or pink eye.
Urgent Red Eye Care
Don't Wait It Out
A red, painful, or pink eye can quickly become serious. Most red eye conditions can be diagnosed and treated in a single visit — far more efficiently than at the ER or urgent care.
Same-day appointments are available by phone. Call us and we'll do our best to see you today.
Call (818) 841-1212Same-Day Urgent Care
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Online scheduling is not available for same-day red eye visits. Please call our office directly and we'll fit you in as soon as possible.
(818) 841-1212Mon – Fri · 9am – 5pm
Why It Matters
A Red Eye Is Never "Just" a Red Eye
Specialized Equipment
Our slit lamp microscope, fluorescein dye, and corneal imaging let us examine the eye in fine detail — the kind of eye-specific evaluation an optometry practice performs every day.
Vision-Saving Diagnosis
Conditions like corneal ulcers, acute angle-closure glaucoma, or uveitis can permanently damage your sight if missed. We rule out the dangerous causes first — every visit.
Personalized Treatment
We prescribe targeted antibiotic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, or allergy drops based on the exact cause — never a one-size-fits-all approach. You leave with a clear plan.
What Causes a Red Eye?
Conditions We Diagnose & Treat
Bacterial & Viral Infections
Conjunctivitis (pink eye), styes, and viral infections like adenovirus or herpes simplex can cause redness, discharge, and discomfort that need prompt treatment to prevent spreading or complications.
Allergic Reactions
Seasonal pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and cosmetic ingredients can trigger itchy, watery, red eyes. Targeted prescription drops can dramatically improve comfort.
Corneal Ulcers & Abrasions
Scratches, contact lens overwear, or untreated infections can cause painful corneal ulcers — a sight-threatening condition that requires same-day medical attention.
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
A burst blood vessel on the surface of the eye can look alarming but is usually harmless. We'll rule out underlying causes such as high blood pressure or trauma.
Uveitis & Iritis
Inflammation inside the eye can cause deep redness, light sensitivity, and aching pain. These conditions often signal an underlying systemic issue and require careful management.
Dry Eye Flare-Ups
Severe dry eye can produce a chronic red, gritty, burning sensation. We treat the root cause with advanced diagnostics and personalized therapy plans.
Your Care Team
Expert care, without the wait
Our optometric team brings years of experience treating urgent eye conditions, from common pink eye to vision-threatening corneal ulcers. Our training in ocular disease management means you receive expert-level care without the wait time, expense, or impersonal feel of an emergency room.
When findings call for further specialty care, we coordinate directly with corneal and uveitis specialists to ensure you receive seamless, timely follow-up.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Don't Live With Eye Pain
Get same-day red eye care
Call our Burbank practice and we'll do everything we can to see you the same day.