Eye Emergencies in Marcy Holmes

Eye Emergencies in Marcy Holmes

Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Don’t wait!

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Experiencing a stab of pain in your eye?

Sudden changes in vision? Images appearing faded, blurry or foggy?

Got chemicals or another foreign object or substance in your eye?

Come visit Look +See Eye Care for emergency eye care.

Our Marcy Holmes optometrists can help you preserve your vision and eye health.

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We understand that accidents happen.

Our optometrists know exactly what to do to help you through your eye care emergency.

Whether it’s a workplace accident, an at-home incident, or some other emergency requiring immediate attention, we’re here to help you preserve your eye health and sight!


What To Do If You Have an Eye Emergency

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First things first. Don’t panic! Staying calm is the best way to help you think straight and help those around you to remain calm. Often, it’s not necessary to go to an emergency room for eye emergencies. In fact, the vast majority of people who go to the emergency room for eye care could have received treatment from their local optometrist instead.

If you’re unsure whether you’re experiencing an eye emergency, give us a call immediately! Delay may increase the risk of serious complications and may result in vision loss.

Until you see your eye doctor or seek urgent care, avoid the following:

  • Don’t try to remove an embedded object out of your eye
  • If your eye is injured, don't press on it or rub it
  • Dry cotton and sharp instruments such as tweezers should never be used on the eye.

Whether you've had a workplace accident or an at-home incident, our eye doctors are here to help


Eye Emergencies FAQs

What is considered an eye emergency?

Eye emergencies are anything that may cause permanent damage to your eyes or vision without timely intervention from an eye care professional.

The most common types of eye emergencies include:

  • A blow, poke or other trauma to the eye
  • Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes
  • Chemical spills in the eye
  • Foreign object embedded in the eye
  • Sudden appearance of light flashes or floaters
  • Contact lens lost in the eye
Does an eye infection require urgent care?

Symptoms of an eye infection typically include itching, burning, redness, crusty and watery eyes. See a Marcy Holmes eye doctor if your symptoms last over 4 days or if you experience intense pain, redness, blurred vision or light sensitivity.

What should I do if a foreign object enters my eye?

Most of the time, a person can easily remove debris from the eye by repeatedly blinking to get the debris out. If that doesn't work, you can wash your eye with saline (sterile salt water) to flush out any dust and dirt from your eye, or use streaming tap water.

However, to scratch your cornea while attempting to get an object out which can cause further site-threatening complications.

So the best thing you can do in this kind of eye emergency is to get to your eye doctor in Marcy Holmes as soon as possible.

Patient Reviews
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- Feb. 21, 2025
Have been going here for a year and a half now, since 2023. First, the location and interior design ... is fantastic. It’s very spacious and encourages you to linger, and to really enjoy and try out the frames on display. Does not feel like a warehouse like some places do—no, this is much closer to a boutique. When my eyes aren’t dilated, I read some of the fashion magazines they have out… I see Dr. Stidham—no complaints, he’s a pleasant and friendly man. I don’t really have ocular health issues of concern so I can’t speak of what receiving more specialised/intensive care here is like, but I would suspect it’s fine. Joe is one of the assistants and very nice to speak with, too. Angela, Brian, and Rina (front-of-house) are darlings! I always chat up a storm with them and they have great senses of fashion; gotta say, Angela has killer fashion, and Brian knows EXACTLY what I want. Even when I don’t know what I want! Rina was quite kind to my fiancée and made her feel very welcome when she was running late due to a stuck train blocking her commute, and has a sense of humour. It’s quite fun chatting up the other customers here, too, very much salon vibes. Oh! And they throw a Tiny Gallery to support local artists. Really a gem of a place at Riverplace!
- Feb. 19, 2025
So calm and peaceful not much of people getting near my eyes but feels relaxing there better experie... nce from other places I've gone
- Feb. 03, 2025
Welcoming, timely, efficient, effective. And there is indoor parking.
- Jan. 04, 2025
Very professional and great place. I had an eye exam and was pleased with Dr. Michelle, and the staf... f for job well done!
- Dec. 21, 2024
The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Their glasses inventory has lots of choices. The doctor is... friendly and professional.
- Dec. 20, 2024
Exceptional Eye Care Experience at Look See! Great experience at Look See Eye Care! The staff was f... riendly and helpful, and the optometrist was very thorough and informative. Highly recommend!
- Dec. 17, 2024
first time coming and dr stidham was incredibly nice, friendly and welcoming. he made sure i underst... ood everything, answered all my questions, and made me feel really comfortable. the rest of the staff as super friendly, and the nurse/tech who brought me back was also incredibly nice and she was extremely knowledgeable. super non judgmental and chill office. there’s also free underground parking.
- Dec. 15, 2024
My exam with Dr. Stidham was the most thorough vision exam I have ever had. I had the wellness photo... s done and much to my surprise, a condition was discovered that could down the line cause significant vision loss and will require additional attention from a retinal specialist. I usually have annual eye exams but would never have known about this issue because there are not obvious symptoms. So grateful for the experience, exam, information and understanding.
- Nov. 08, 2024
Convenient, close location with nice indoor parking. Staff and doctors are nice
- Oct. 30, 2024
Absolutely wonderful office - highly recommended.
- Oct. 27, 2024
Really appreciated the personal attention to helping me select some glasses in and out of my comfort... zone!
- Oct. 24, 2024
Fantastic and professionally terrific!
- Sep. 29, 2024
Amazing place! Thank you for being so kind from the moment I walked in and left!! This is an amazing... company.
- Sep. 11, 2024
Great place for Eyecare. Happy professional staff. They have always taken good care of me.
- Aug. 27, 2024
I recently had an exam here. The entire team was really kind and professional. The whole process was... quick and simple. The only issue I had wasn't even with them, I just had a little bit of trouble finding their establishment. I definitely recommend them.
- Aug. 17, 2024
Dr. Penshorn was thorough, informative and kind. She took the time to listen and made sure to do the... give me the best possible correction. The tech they have is impressive, running you through prescription options efficiently. The staff was helpful (we worked with Brianna) and made sure we got the most of our insurance coverage. MY NEW OPTICAL HOME!
- Aug. 12, 2024
The first eyewear place that helped me find selections that actually fit my face!
- Aug. 12, 2024
There was an issue with my contacts coming in from the manufacture. I called Look + See Eye Care and... see what was going on there team helped figure out where they got stuck and got them to me in less then 48 hours. They also send me additional sample contacts to get me through my week long trip as my original order wasn't going to come in before I was going to leave.
- Aug. 09, 2024
Warm, friendly staff & clean, bright space. Would highly recommend Look + See!
- Aug. 02, 2024
Look+See is highly recommended . This is my go-to spot for any eye-care needs T.Griffin

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Urgent Eye Care in Marcy Holmes

Our optometry practice in Marcy Holmes

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
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  • Health Partners
  • Preferred One
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Look +See Eye Care in Marcy Holmes without delay!

(612) 379-1555