Eye Emergencies in Bryan

Eye Emergencies in Bryan

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 Northwest Ohio Vision Center for emergency eye care.

Our Bryan 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 Bryan 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 Bryan as soon as possible.

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- Oct. 07, 2024
Great staff, great service, great options for glasses - always a great experience!
- Sep. 30, 2024
My family has had fantastic experiences at Northwest Ohio Vision Center over the years. They have pr... ovided quick and outstanding emergency help on numerous occasions as well as high quality annual eye care.
- Sep. 09, 2024
Friendly staff and great service!
- Aug. 24, 2024
Dr. Richmond and staff are the best
- Aug. 14, 2024
Dr. Spiess was all around great help!
- Aug. 04, 2024
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My first time there. They were friendly, polite and no surprises.
- Jul. 26, 2024
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- Jul. 22, 2024
NW Ohio Vision Center is great. The Staff is very friendly and helpful. They take the time to addr... ess any vision concerns and answer all your questions. After all the testing my prescription always comes out great.
- Jul. 20, 2024
Everyone is very helpful and kind.
- Jul. 19, 2024
Great location to find family eye care specialists ranging from the ladies that run the front desk a... ll the way up to the doctors themselves! All are friendly and kind! Great job everyone!
- Jul. 04, 2024
Dr. Richmond is amazing and goes above and beyond for her patients.
- Jun. 14, 2024
Dr. Spiess has been great to work with. He gets right to point and is real level-headed in his appro... ach.
- Jun. 06, 2024
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- May. 10, 2024
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- May. 01, 2024
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- Apr. 27, 2024
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Northwest Ohio Vision Center in Bryan without delay!

(419) 636-1531