Eye Emergencies in Tucson

Eye Emergencies in Tucson

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 Silverbell EyeCare EyeCare for emergency eye care.

Our Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson as soon as possible.

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- Oct. 29, 2024
Dr. Baim was very informative about the health of my eyes and the staff there is very professional a... nd friendly.
- Oct. 21, 2024
Dr. Fuhr is very professional, knowledgeable, and thorough! He was not rushed. And he listened to my... concerns. I highly recommend him! The office staff were very attentive!
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Dr. Fuhr is an amazing, professional, knowledgeable, compassionate, doctor. I am comfortable with hi... s plan to proceed forward with my eye care. The staff are so kind, knowledgeable, & caring.
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... best Optometrist I've ever visited, Dr. Furh ... patient, direct and concise while supporting st... aff members were extremely helpful!
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- Mar. 17, 2024
Doctor Ben was so nice and helped me with an eye issue. I will not go anywhere else. I recently got ... glasses and they fit and feel great.
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- Dec. 09, 2023
It's so easy to make an appointment online. The entire staff is welcoming and friendly. The Dr's do ... a great job of explaining everything. The office is clean and visually appealing. It's a wonderful office.
- Nov. 30, 2023
Severely scratched my eye which required immediate attention, Veronica was able to get me in right ... away with Dr. Fuhr, ir was comforting to know that the entire staff (including Racheal) were concerned for my well being. The clean state of the art facilities and optimal care for patience makes going there a no brainer, I will certainly be back but hopefully next time only to pick one of their stylish pair of frames!
- Nov. 18, 2023
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Silverbell EyeCare EyeCare in Tucson without delay!

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