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.

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- 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
- Jul. 08, 2024
I've gone to Look + See Eye Care for several years now and have appreciated working with them very m... uch. The team is professional, efficient and attentive. I highly recommend them.
- Jun. 26, 2024
Great Comprehensive Eye Exam with review of history and progression of issues. Friendly and Helpful ... staff
- Jun. 24, 2024
Great eye care professionals, frame selection awesome, love the staff here
- May. 09, 2024
Wonderful Team! I felt so welcomed and taken care of. Everyone is so personable. I've been looking f... or a new eye care place and I found it here!
- Mar. 23, 2024
Dr. Stidham is fantastic. I appreciate so much that he took the time to read all of the great notes... from Dr. Jerome in preparation for my exam. The practice is very well run and always has the lastest technology. 10 out of 10 highly recommend!
- Mar. 23, 2024
I was so happy with the service and care I received here. Everyone was nice, friendly and knowledgea... ble. The provider was efficient and provider excellent service.
- Mar. 10, 2024
Very friendly, listened to my needs, and helped me make the most of my insurance. Overall, big fan.
- Mar. 06, 2024
Friendly staff and a very clean/modern facility.

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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
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Medica
  • Health Partners
  • Preferred One
  • UCare

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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