Eye Emergencies in Blue Springs

Eye Emergencies in Blue Springs

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 Blue Springs Optical for emergency eye care.

Our Blue Springs 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

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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


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Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 23, 2023
The entire office crew were awesome. They showed concern and got me in immediately when I described... my eye symptoms. As a new patient, I cannot express how grateful I was to be treated as a high priority to assess my eye condition. THANK YOU!
- Nov. 22, 2023
Excellent eye care from a caring and upbeat staff. Dr. Krause is thorough and easy to talk with.
- Nov. 16, 2023
My experience is very good and I would recommend these guys to anyone to come and get their eyes che... cked 👍
- Nov. 04, 2023
Great place to have your vision checked
- Nov. 01, 2023
Quick easy and nice staff!
- Oct. 22, 2023
Excellent experience with this office!!
- Oct. 18, 2023
Great service! They match my contact price to Costco and had them delivered to me!
- Oct. 14, 2023
The dr and staff were awesome and answered all my questions and concerns honestly
- Oct. 03, 2023
Blue Springs Optical is very efficient and well ran. Eye exam is through and on time with consultati... on for your needs. For Glasses and Frames they have many choices and offer expert consultation for that as well.
- Sep. 27, 2023
Great customer service. Friendly and professional. No wait to be seen. Appreciate the help they prov... ide when selecting glasses as well as adjustments when needed.
- Sep. 07, 2023
Dr. Cheng is fantastic!
- Aug. 31, 2023
Everyone was kind, helpful, and professional.
- Aug. 28, 2023
They were able to get me in the same day and everyone was super friendly and helpful. Very impressed... !
- Aug. 24, 2023
Great staff and eye doctors!!!
- Jul. 27, 2023
Dr. Wilson ROCKS!!! Very friendly and professional staff.
- Jul. 27, 2023
Great place! Been going there for years
- Jul. 24, 2023
Great staff and professional service.
- Jul. 22, 2023
Great experience!!
- Jul. 22, 2023
This office is one that you can trust with kind, courteous care. Dr. Wilson is the best!!
- Jul. 19, 2023
Staff is friendly. I got there went right in. Dr E is very good. Been going there for a few year... s. Give them a try.

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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 Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Blue Springs Optical in Blue Springs without delay!

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