Eye Emergencies in Urbana

Eye Emergencies in Urbana

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 Professional Vision Services - Urbana for emergency eye care.

Our Urbana 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 Urbana 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 Urbana as soon as possible.

Patient Reviews
- Jul. 11, 2024
Called on Saturday 7/6/2024 because I had something in my eye. They scheduled me same day. I truly a... ppreciated them getting me in.
- Oct. 07, 2023
Easy to book an appointment, staff was nice, doc was great, got seen quickly, and it didn't cost an ... arm and a leg even without insurance. Out of 4 other places I checked out, this was easily the best.
- Sep. 30, 2023
First time visit and everyone was super friendly and helpful. I love how they price match on contact... s! Happy I switched from my old doctor.
- Sep. 27, 2023
Love coming here. Very professional and courteous. I would highly recommend Harry and his employees ... any day.
- Jan. 23, 2019
The staff and doctor is awesome!!
- Jul. 23, 2018
this place is awesome. The entire staff is very friendly, professional and helpful. I am happy to s... ay I have found a new eye doctor.
- Jul. 21, 2018
Have had my eye appointments and glasses and contacts done here for years, the staff is friendly and... things run nicely.
- Feb. 24, 2018
Great cookies! Everyone here is awesome!
- Jul. 11, 2016
I have been going here for years. Absolutely the best staff ever.

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Urgent Eye Care in Urbana

Our optometry practice in Urbana

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Open the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 8am-1pm.
  • Sunday Closed
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  • VSP
  • Medicare
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  • Aetna
  • Spectera
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Professional Vision Services - Urbana in Urbana without delay!

(937) 653-5005