Eye Emergencies in Dayton

Eye Emergencies in Dayton

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 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!


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 Dayton 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 Dayton as soon as possible.

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- Sep. 06, 2024
The office was great for our exams. We were in and out quickly yet the doctor answered all questions... and made my son’s first experience easy.
- Aug. 31, 2024
An all around great visit. My son did not need corrective lenses and Dr. Fenton was very open and ho... nest about that. They accepted our VSP insurance so we left with spending $10 for a co-pay. Highly recommended. Two girls at the front desk were great as well, very welcoming and quick check out.
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- Aug. 18, 2024
From the start to finish of an eye exam, the staff and doctors are welcoming and efficient. VisionMa... kers is an outstanding practice.
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Always had great service for many yrs.
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- Jul. 27, 2024
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- Jul. 18, 2024
The staff at VisionMakers made my first visit there exceptional. They were friendly and professiona... l. I never felt rushed. Dr. Mercado was kind, caring and very good at explaining my eye photos and exam results. I would recommend them highly!
- Jul. 11, 2024
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I’ve always left with glasses I can actually use. Staff is very pleasant.
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Besides always going to this location for our personal vision needs, I took my grandma here to get h... er set up with a new prescription and new glasses. Heather was extremely kind, professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. I have also been there on days where she is helping others and is the same way with everyone. I would highly recommend this location and won’t go anywhere else.
- May. 21, 2024
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- May. 11, 2024
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- May. 04, 2024
I’ve always liked Dr. Mercado, been seeing him even before they moved some years ago, and the way ... he helps me out. The whole staff is very helpful and nice.
- May. 04, 2024
I found the front staff pleasant and helpful. The Doctor had a great personality and provided unders... tandable answers to my questions. Upon picking up my new glasses I was very happy to be able to clearly see again. The only downside was that even with very good insurance, my out of pocket cost was crazy high.
- Apr. 25, 2024
Great Service. They were very thorough and explained everything well. I felt like they cared.

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Have an eye emergency?

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

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