Eye Emergencies in La Vista

Eye Emergencies in La Vista

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 Malbar Vision Center - Brentwood for emergency eye care.

Our La Vista 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 La Vista 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 La Vista as soon as possible.

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- Jun. 28, 2024
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- Jun. 26, 2024
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- Feb. 10, 2024
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- Feb. 08, 2024
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- Feb. 04, 2024
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- Dec. 18, 2023
Such friendly staff and doctors. They listen to all concerns and are very helpful.
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- Dec. 10, 2023
This is the best experience I've ever had. All the staff is super friendly and the optometrist was v... ery knowledgeable. She addressed all my concerns and was patient with me during the exam.
- Dec. 07, 2023
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- Nov. 10, 2023
Dr. Leff is great. She was patient and collaborative as we figured out what type of contacts worked ... best. Every person interacted with at the La Vista office was really kind. This is the best optometrist experience I’ve had.
- Oct. 30, 2023
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- Sep. 28, 2023
I finally took the leap to getting bifocals. The exam was easy, the Dr was friendly and gave the imp... ression she loved what she does for her clients. The whole process was great. I strongly recommend them.
- Sep. 25, 2023
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- Jun. 30, 2023
Friendly staff, great doctor. I look forward to my next visit.
- Jun. 23, 2023
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Malbar Vision Center - Brentwood in La Vista without delay!

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