Eye Emergencies in Warsaw

Eye Emergencies in Warsaw

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 Warsaw Family Eyecare for emergency eye care.

Our Warsaw 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 Warsaw 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 Warsaw as soon as possible.

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- Nov. 02, 2024
Dr. Todd is very professional and personable, she truly cares for her patients!
- Oct. 25, 2024
If you live in the area and need a good eye doctor go here! All the staff are so nice and friendly a... nd helpful. Dr. Spangle was so sweet and informative and let me ask all my questions. It was such a pleasant experience. And the nice, family-friendly music playing is an added bounce!
- Oct. 23, 2024
I didn't feel rushed. He explained things well and went the extra mile.
- Oct. 03, 2024
Best eye care in town!
- Sep. 26, 2024
Fast and friendly staff
- Jul. 11, 2024
Dr. Todd is always happy to spend time to explain everything and answer all questions. She is extrem... ely competent and I trust her abilities.
- Jul. 05, 2024
Dr Caughill and staff was amazing with my daughter. Was able to see her immediately with an issue, t... reated her with care and respect, and spoke to her in a way that made her feel important. 100% will recommend to anyone with children!
- Jun. 28, 2024
The doctor checked my eyes thoroughly and I can see fine.
- Jun. 25, 2024
I recently moved to the area and was looking for an eye doctor. I read the reviews about Dr. Todd a... nd was overwhelmed. I knew I had to make an appointment, and Dr. Todd was everything I was hoping for in a new eye doctor. Plus ALL of the staff I encountered were so nice and welcoming. I wholeheartedly recommend this office!
- Jun. 21, 2024
Great office! Very professional!
- Jun. 20, 2024
Doctors are excellent but long wait times for appointments.
- Jun. 14, 2024
I do like every personnel member and the eye doctors. I do expect professional doctors and staff and... especially the ones that take care of the billing because I just had an issue with that. They had my address incorrect and I was not receiving any statements because it was being sent out to the wrong address . Just be sure everything is correct.
- May. 28, 2024
Very satisfied with my experience here.
- May. 21, 2024
The doctor was very knowlidgeable
- Apr. 24, 2024
It was a great experience. Everyone was so pleasantly nice. My visit was so fast too.
- Apr. 16, 2024
I’ve seen many optometrists in my life. Dr. Rebekah Todd is my favorite. She explains things ver... y well and takes the extra steps to make sure everything is perfect. I’ll be sticking with her.
- Apr. 04, 2024
I've been coming here since I was little, I love every visit. Everyone is kind & they have a play ar... ea for children.
- Mar. 30, 2024
Doctor Temple cares about her patients as if they were family.
- Mar. 25, 2024
They take good care of you
- Mar. 22, 2024
It was my 1st visit there and they are wonderful! I'm definitely staying with them as a customer!

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Warsaw Family Eyecare in Warsaw without delay!

(574) 267-3515