Eye Emergencies in Waverly

Eye Emergencies in Waverly

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 River Valley Eye Clinic for emergency eye care.

Our Waverly 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 Waverly 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 Waverly as soon as possible.

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- Nov. 22, 2024
Recently had my annual eye check-up this week, the exam and check up went well. Wish there was less ... paperwork to fill out each year, too much redundancy of information between forms and too extensive, be nice to checkmark "same as last visit". The eye Dr. did a thorough job with the exam and explained various options and conditions. I was especially pleased with the eye care specialist, "Nikki" who was fantastic in helping me find the right frame and lens options. She is the best, and should get a big raise!
- Nov. 03, 2024
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- Oct. 08, 2024
Great experience! The office worked in me the same day as a brand new patient for a problem I was ha... ving.
- Sep. 12, 2024
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- Sep. 05, 2024
Very nice people; very professional. I have NO complaints.
- Aug. 14, 2024
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- Jul. 20, 2024
Great service
- Jul. 12, 2024
Dr. Emma Scott is wonderful! Very knowledgeable and personable! She takes the time to answer all que... stions and concerns I may have! All of the staff are very friendly and helpful as well! And the best part is that they are located very close to my home!
- Jun. 27, 2024
Very professional , excellent service
- Jun. 01, 2024
Friendly and efficient staff. Dr Mathis was great! Would highly recommend this office for anyone nee... ding an eye exam.
- May. 01, 2024
They are very very kind
- Apr. 26, 2024
Doctor Emma Scott really cares about her patients and goes above.And beyond her call of duty to help... . Also Nikki is awesome.They have personalities that will not Quit. Come see doctor emma scott and nikki. I will say I had one time meeting with doctor patterson, Very Critical.attitude,did not like her. and unless it's Dr Emma it's nobody.
- Apr. 22, 2024
Everyone was extremely friendly and professional. Will definitely be back.
- Apr. 13, 2024
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- Apr. 01, 2024
Dr Scott is great. She genuinely cares about your vision and eye health. Staff is personable and kin... d!
- Mar. 30, 2024
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- Mar. 04, 2024
Every time I go there I receive the best care possible Every one is extremely nice and considerate
- Mar. 02, 2024
Great experience. Fast service and everyone had a great attitude!
- Feb. 26, 2024
Dr Scott and staff were wonderful!
- Feb. 16, 2024
Dr. Scott is the best, professional and personable! Her staff are friendly and proficient and Alliso... n always has a kind word when I visit! I only wish my other doctors and clinics were this great!!!

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting River Valley Eye Clinic in Waverly without delay!

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