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Eye Emergencies in Dayton

Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Don’t wait!

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 VisionMakers - Kettering for emergency eye care.

Our Dayton 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

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

Meet our Eye Doctors

Mark Bashore
Mark Bashore O.D.

Mark Bashore, O.D., received his Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1988. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After graduation, Dr. Bashore served as a…

Eddie Mercado
Eddie Mercado O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Eddie Mercado, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1998. He received his undergraduate degree in Pre-Med Studies from Ohio Northern University in 1995. Growing up with moderately…

Richard Fenton
Richard Fenton O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Tony Fenton, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1989. Dr. Fenton is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Ohio Optometric Association, and the Miami Valley Society of…

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Urgent Eye Care in Dayton

3085 Woodman Drive
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Hours
  • Monday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
  • Metlife Vision
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting VisionMakers - Kettering in Dayton without delay!