Eye Emergencies in Cornersburg

Eye Emergencies in Cornersburg

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 Vision Care Associates for emergency eye care.

Our Cornersburg 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!


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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


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    1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 01, 2023
Great staff, very friendly and helpful
- Oct. 09, 2023
Great DR and staff.
- Aug. 30, 2023
Dr. Gaetano and staff are very friendly and answer questions and guide you through the process with ... clear and helpful explanations.
- Aug. 30, 2023
Dr Gaetanos is a great dr! I’ve been coming here since 1978 (I think)….the office is always ver... y friendly and the glasses store is very helpful….never had a problem!!
- Aug. 20, 2023
Super friendly and knowledgeable! Amazing dr & staff! Great for adults and children.
- Aug. 01, 2023
Amazing place! The dr is the best!
- Jun. 28, 2023
Very nice people.
- Jun. 26, 2023
Highly recommend. Dr. Gaetano and his staff are top notch. Great experience
- Jun. 22, 2023
Great person and doctor. Would highly recommend if looking for an eye doctor.
- May. 27, 2023
#1 Vision Care! Professional, Courteous and Caring!!
- May. 17, 2023
Excellent service. Highly recommended.
- May. 10, 2023
great doctor and staff!
- May. 07, 2023
I loved the entire staff!! They were kind and listened to all of my issues to find the best options... for me. I wouldn’t go anywhere else now that I know what they do!
- Apr. 28, 2023
Staff is great! From start to finish even when close to closing they still took their time and didn�... ��t make me feel like I was rushed!
- Apr. 11, 2023
Wouldn’t go anywhere else !
- Mar. 11, 2023
Excellent staff and Dr. Only complaint is pricing on lenses and frames.
- Feb. 26, 2023
Wonderful
- Feb. 20, 2023
The kindness and services is AMAZING
- Feb. 15, 2023
Love the welcoming staff upon arrival and comforting eye exams. But Doctor Gaetano is one of my most... favorite humans and always recommend him to my family and friends.
- Feb. 01, 2023
Kind, friendly and professional!

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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 Cornersburg 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 Cornersburg as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Vision Care Associates in Cornersburg without delay!

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