Finding an eye specialist ASAP?

[1985mb]

Hi, where are my best chances of finding an opthamologist or eye specialist ASAP or 1st thing in the am?

My friend was in a major car accident yesterday but released from the hospital pretty shortly with some stitches.

Now she is experiencing blurred vision in 1 eye and pain from any light. There is also some redness in that eye (and earlier throbbing pain behind the eye which has since gone away).

I googled and found the NY Eye & Ear Infirmary which claims it is open 24hrs but no one is answering the phone now. I fear going there or any ER will just mean a 3 to 4+ hr wait to see a specialist.

I went to the Aetna docfinder and there are 500+ opthamologists in NYC.

So:
How can I find an appointment with an eye care specialist ASAP for the morning?

[billinnj]

Try Dr. Patrick Clancy in Mahwah. I'm not sure how close you are to him, it's in Bergen County. His number is (201) 818-4600. I have no affiliation, but he's top notch. He saved my vision in an emergency a few years back. Good luck!!!:thumbup:

[1985mb]

Thanks for the reply. We have been waiting at the NY Eye & Ear Infirmary since the am, despite it being classified as an "emergency" case... hopefully this wait will pay off in terms of scheduling all the followups with a Dr in the city

[captainaudio]

Your friiend is in good hands.
Hope all works out OK.

CA