Eye Emergencies in Dayton

Eye Emergencies in Dayton

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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 Shawnee Optical - Dayton for emergency eye care.

Our Dayton 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

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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


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Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 23, 2023
Im so glad i changed eye drs. I was going to My Eye Dr in austin landing, and i learned that the con... tacts they gave me were wrong, and i had eye issues i didnt know about. Dr. Hardin and her staff are so nice, and very detailed. I would highly recommend them.
- Nov. 12, 2023
Dr. Hardin is passionate about her job and I actually look forward to eye exams. Her entire staff at... Shawnee Optical is excellent.
- Nov. 05, 2023
Dr. Hardin is the best eye doctor I've seen. She takes her time with exams and thoroughly explains h... er findings. She is kind and you can tell she really cares about her patients. Her staff are a joy to enteract with also. They are all friendly and helpful. You can tell they enjoy their jobs. Would highly recommend Shawnee Optical!
- Oct. 28, 2023
Super sweet staff. Had a lovely time.
- Oct. 01, 2023
Doctor very thorough during examination. Staff helpful and friendly.
- Sep. 22, 2023
Everything I would want and expect in a business!
- Sep. 11, 2023
5 star service from Dr Hardin and staff. All are very friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and thoro... ugh. I highly recommend ⭐️
- Sep. 06, 2023
Excellent service
- Sep. 03, 2023
By far the best place to receive 5star service in a clean friendly environment. I absolutely recomme... nd this place for families with or without children.
- Aug. 11, 2023
The team at Shawnee Optical was welcoming and efficient the moment I walked in the door. Dr. Hardin ... offered in-depth explanations of my eyes that no other optometrist has ever bothered to provide and she was available to answer any additional questions I had. The team even went above and beyond to help me save money on my prescriptions which was a thoughtful and much appreciated gesture. Do yourself a favor and go see the team at Shawnee Optical.
- Jul. 26, 2023
Dr. Hardin quite literally saved my vision. She is amazing.
- Jun. 16, 2023
Dr Hardin and staff are the best!! Very knowledgeable, and make you feel like family. Dr Hardin kno... ws her stuff!!! And throughly explains her findings.
- May. 29, 2023
Fantastic staff and a super sweet doctor.
- Apr. 25, 2023
Great experience! Everyone was pleasant and helpful!
- Jan. 11, 2023
Dr. Hardin is wonderful! The almost didn't return to this office because the optometrist last year w... as not very good. I had an eye problem recently so I went in as a walk in. Dr. Hardin saw me that night and was able to start medications. It was holiday time and she made sure we were able to stay in contact to ensure my eye did not get worse. My eye improved but got worse again and she promptly referred me to an ophthalmologist. We are working through ruling out the cause. Without Dr. Hardin's care and referral I am not sure I would be at this point in my care. I also have to say the staff was also very caring, addressed me by name at my rechecks and wished me well on my continued care. Thank you to all at Shawnee Optical!
- Nov. 10, 2022
Dr Hardin is the reason to go there. Very knowledgeable and caring.
- Aug. 16, 2022
Very friendly and professional staff.
- Aug. 11, 2022
Dr. Hardin was incredible. Very attentive and explained things in detail when I asked questions. She... found that my vision had been over corrected at my previous doctor and was able to get me the right prescription!
- Jun. 14, 2022
Dr Hardin is the TRUTH!!!!!! she is very thorough and takes the time to explain everything she's doi... ng. I've followed her wherever she goes. I had to put out an APB when she left Clarkson, because I trust her expertise. This was my first visit at Shawnee Optical and I was very impressed with all of the technicians. Charmaine was very kind, patient and knows her stuff.all of the ladies are people friendly and make you feel welcomed.
- May. 04, 2022
Dr. Hardin is awesome! She is very knowledgeable and thorough & the staff are absolutely AMAZING!!!

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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 Dayton 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 Dayton as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Shawnee Optical - Dayton in Dayton without delay!

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