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 Alvernon Optical - Casas Adobes 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!


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Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time to check-in.


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


Urgent Eye Care in Tucson

Our optometry practice in Tucson

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  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
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  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
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Patient Reviews
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- Sep. 15, 2023
Super service, friendly people and state of the art eye care!
- Sep. 04, 2023
will never go to another place as long as im in Tucson. Great staff great experience
- Jul. 15, 2023
Dr Carol was warm hearted, thorough and a great educator. I have some complex issues which she addre... ssed in an empathetic manner. Definitely plan on seeing her again next year.
- Mar. 30, 2023
Carol Schulte is amazing! She explained everything very thoroughly and took the time out to show me ... diagrams and models of the eye to explain my eye health. She also asked if I had any questions and waited patiently while I thought of some and I felt very heard. Never have I had that at an exam, usually I'm rushed out right away. The staff were very nice and gentle as well. Best practice I've been to in years!
- Mar. 27, 2023
Just had another great annual eye exam with Dr. Carol Schulte. I appreciate that she asks questions ... about how my eyes have been over the past year and doesn’t assume that the computer predicted prescription is correct. She is compassionate about the frustrations of aging eyes and how they can change annually and offers cost-effective solutions.
- Feb. 27, 2023
Level of service and frames inventory was great
- Feb. 23, 2023
Super great atmosphere and staff!
- Jan. 05, 2023
Very friendly and welcoming. I’ll definitely be coming back here.
- Dec. 17, 2022
Wendy, Dina, Aaron. Everyone all staff was just so friendly and kind. 10/10
- Dec. 05, 2022
received my glasses in a timely manner. My visit was quick and easy....
- Dec. 05, 2022
A good optical shop for glasses. Staff, no panic, time limit on time spent. Answered all of my ques... tions. Glasses arrived in about 10 days. Aaron Jobe especially helpful.
- Nov. 12, 2022
All the staff were very kind! Thank you 😊
- Oct. 27, 2022
Dr. Schulte is outstanding.
- Oct. 18, 2022
Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.
- Oct. 14, 2022
I've been a long time patient at the Oracle location and I love that the staff makes me feel welcome... and they are excited to help me shop for frames. It's much more personal experience than the corporate and warehouse locations.
- Oct. 12, 2022
The staff at Alvernon Optical is so friendly and every appointment we have had has been right on tim... e.
- Sep. 19, 2022
Hands down best and kindest group of people working there.
- Sep. 05, 2022
Dr. Schulte was very helpful and nice as well as the other staff.
- Sep. 03, 2022
Absolutely the best service I’ve ever had at a Optometrist- Dina and Wendy were fabulous, warm, an... d helpful. Dr. Schwartz provided excellent care, I could not have been happier.
- Aug. 22, 2022
Fast service, great staff and quick turn around getting new glasses.

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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 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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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Alvernon Optical - Casas Adobes in Tucson without delay!

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