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Eye Emergencies in Orlando

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 Bay Hill Eye Care for emergency eye care.

Our Orlando 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

Eye Emergencies FAQs

Meet our Eye Doctors

Van Mattison
Van Mattison O.D.

Van Mattison, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from Marshall B. Ketchum University’s Southern California College of Optometry in 2018. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of California,…

Sean Coughlin
Sean Coughlin O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly

Dr. Sean earned his Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, PA, and his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. He is an active member of the American…

Wendy Bui
Wendy Bui O.D.
Languages: English, Vietnamese
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly

Dr. Wendy graduated Cum Laude with a Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, IL, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Riverside, CA. She is an active member of the…

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Hours
  • Monday 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
  • Friday 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Bay Hill Eye Care in Orlando without delay!