Eye Emergencies in Lacey

Eye Emergencies in Lacey

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 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!


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 Lacey 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 Lacey as soon as possible.

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- Oct. 01, 2024
Very professional, they made my 5 year old comfortable and talked her through which frame fit best.
- Oct. 01, 2024
Friendly staff,professional and on tone.
- Sep. 27, 2024
Timely and thorough examination. Been going here for 10 years
- Sep. 26, 2024
They were prompt, friendly and professional
- Sep. 23, 2024
Awesome people and great quality glasses
- Sep. 16, 2024
Melissa helped me fix my glasses that I had stretched the arms on, so that they would sit on my face... properly. She did a great job, and it didn’t cost anything! Front desk staff is friendly and helpful, as well.
- Sep. 12, 2024
Small town feel with high-end quality. Everyone is friendly and professional. I have found my opht... halmology home.
- Sep. 12, 2024
Dr Durham and her staff are the very best! Super friendly, easy to talk to, and truly cares about th... eir patients.
- Sep. 11, 2024
Wife and I have been going for 5 years. Great very friendly clinic.
- Sep. 06, 2024
From setting appointment to Vision exam everyone was knowledgeable and caring!
- Aug. 29, 2024
Dr. Durham is one of the most personable providers I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. I wish ... all healthcare providers were as engaging!
- Aug. 27, 2024
Very friendly and comprehensive vision services every time we are there.
- Aug. 24, 2024
Came in, taken into examination room very quickly (no waiting), talked with me with respect and cour... tesy. I will continue visiting this team since they continue to take my health very seriously.
- Aug. 13, 2024
The clinic operates with exceptional organization and expertise. The front desk staff is not only ef... ficient but also genuinely kind, setting a positive tone from the moment we arrived. We were seen by an intern from Arizona, who demonstrated remarkable patience and thoroughness. Both she and Dr. Durham attentively listened to our concerns, collaboratively creating a tailored treatment plan for my daughter’s myopia. The optician brought a lively energy to the experience, showing great patience as my daughter explored various frames, ultimately helping us select the perfect pair for her small face.
- Aug. 09, 2024
Love Hawks Prairie Vision. Great for families!!
- Aug. 04, 2024
Excellent staff and fast friendly service.
- Jul. 26, 2024
All the staff here were super nice and helpful! I'm also very thankful that I was able to get an app... ointment here because I'm on Apple Health and most other clinics are booked out until September, but I was able to squeeze in an appointment in July. Their prescriptions also last for two years, or at least the one I just got lasts two years.
- Jul. 03, 2024
Highly recommend coming here. The doc is so attentive and so is the staff! They were extremely consi... derate and made sure I felt comfortable.
- Jun. 28, 2024
Friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend them.
- Jun. 23, 2024
Staff and products are excellent.

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Have an eye emergency?

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

(360) 459-3333