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Eye Emergencies in Lacey

Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Don’t wait!

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 Hawk's Prairie Vision Clinic for emergency eye care.

Our Lacey 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

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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Meet our Eye Doctors

Michelle Durham
Michelle Durham O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Michelle Durham, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry in 2005.   She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry, at Southeast Missouri State…

Bryce Bowles
Bryce Bowles O.D.

Bryce Bowles, O.D. earned his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Brigham Young University–Idaho in 2015. Dr. Bowles became an optometrist out of a…

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
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  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MetLife
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  • Providence Health Plan
  • Washington Apple Health Medicaid
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  • Coordinated Care Ambetter
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Hawk's Prairie Vision Clinic in Lacey without delay!