Eye Emergencies in Ironwood

Eye Emergencies in Ironwood

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 Ironwood 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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- May. 19, 2023
Excellent service and very easy. Friendly and professional.
- May. 13, 2023
If you need a Dr. who truly cares about the health of your eyes, make an appointment at Silverbell E... yeCare with Dr. Baim. He is Amazing!!
- Apr. 15, 2023
I have been going there for over 20 years.
- Apr. 13, 2023
Great service, great environment is always clean and smells good. They always in time given you the... service
- Mar. 09, 2023
Dr. Baim was very caring and helpful.
- Mar. 02, 2023
Friendly and efficient staff. Great communication.
- Feb. 07, 2023
Great care for my daughter and myself!
- Feb. 01, 2023
Dr, Baim is very competent and has been extremely helpful to me over many years
- Jan. 14, 2023
Efficient knowledgeable staff, clean and spacious facility
- Dec. 14, 2022
Dr. Richard Baim has been my optometrist for many years, he is thorough and answers all my questions... . he is very knowledgably and has years of experience. The staff is friendly and helpful. Silverbell Eyecare meets my needs and I feel confident going there.
- Nov. 12, 2022
We went to Silverbell eye care 8 years ago before we moved to Florida we loved them then now were ba... ck and we still love them they are fantastic.
- Oct. 19, 2022
The office staff are all pleasant and helpful. The Halloween decorations this year are really good,... plus there is a pumpkin contest. My exam with Dr Baim was thorough and informative, and I'm very happy to have Silverbell Eyecare for my vision needs.
- Sep. 30, 2022
Wonderful and patient staff! Our 6 yr old son was not having a good day this particular day of his e... ye exam. The entire staff couldn't have been more understanding! I would recommend this place to everyone!
- Sep. 24, 2022
Staff is very kind and Dr. Fuhr is great!
- Aug. 01, 2022
The doctors will take their time to perform the eye exam. I did not feel rush like in another places... .
- Jun. 26, 2022
Awesome service and customer service. Easy fast and recommended.
- May. 31, 2022
Great service. I’ve been seeing Dr Baim for many years and always happy with the whole staff. Than... k you
- Mar. 03, 2022
This is by far one of the best experiences I've had. Everyone that I interacted with was great and ... they took the time to make sure I was satisfied and the doctor answered all my questions, she was amazing.
- Mar. 02, 2022
Very friendly, efficient staff, from front desk to assistant, to doctor. Greeted as soon as I walked... in, helped with filling out forms on tablet as well as explained charges and procedures all the way through the appointment. Will definitely return.
- Feb. 02, 2022
Best eye care center in Tucson! Great doctor & awesome staff.

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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 Ironwood 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 Ironwood as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

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

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