Eye Emergencies in Centennial

Eye Emergencies in Centennial

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 EyeCare Consultants for emergency eye care.

Our Centennial 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


Urgent Eye Care in Centennial

Our optometry practice in Centennial

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  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
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Patient Reviews
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- Dec. 09, 2023
Stellar service, beautiful frames
- Dec. 04, 2023
The entire staff was friendly, welcoming, and professional!!! I highly recommend them to everyone!
- Dec. 01, 2023
Wonderful customer service from the minute you walk through the door to when you leave.
- Nov. 29, 2023
Staff was kind, knowledgeable, and efficient. Dr. Barkey was intelligent and easy to trust. Can’t ... recommend highly enough.
- Nov. 08, 2023
Dr.Barkey was so informative and kind. She made sure I felt comfortable by walking me through each s... tep of the exam. She double checked my contact lenses to ensure comfort. Couldn’t recommend her enough!
- Oct. 14, 2023
Great attitude and service by all staff
- Oct. 10, 2023
Friendly service that was professional. All questions answered thoroughly during and after exam. App... ointment was ontime and excellent.
- Oct. 09, 2023
Best around!!!
- Aug. 27, 2023
Very friendly staff. Doctor is knowledgeable. Overall very friendly experience each time I visit.
- Aug. 19, 2023
Amazing eye care provider. Dr. Lipscomb is patient, thorough, and fully explains everything. Staff ... is super nice and helpful. Go here!
- Aug. 13, 2023
Amazing staff, friendly and efficient. Well kept office and equipments. Easy to make an appointmen... t.
- Aug. 04, 2023
Amazing doctor and staff--courteous, kind and great at their jobs!
- May. 25, 2023
Awesome staff and technicians, very pleased, would recommend to any one that listens
- May. 22, 2023
As always, the staff is cheerful and helpful. We are long time patients and will continue!
- May. 10, 2023
Very attentive staff. Modern equipment and great location.
- May. 07, 2023
I've been a patient of EyeCare Consultants going on 20 years and I've always received excellent care... related to my contact lenses and glasses. I'm very nearsighted and EyeCare has helped me manage prescription changes and maintain good eyesight over that time. Highly recommend!
- Apr. 25, 2023
Great staff! Last minute appointment availability and very professional
- Mar. 24, 2023
All was great
- Mar. 03, 2023
Had a great first check up here. Wasn't pressured into anything and was treated right by Dr. Kruglet... and his assistant. This is my new home for eye care.
- Feb. 23, 2023
I feel like Dr. Lipscomb is incredibly knowledgeable and he really took his time to make sure he was... getting the right prescription for my son. He was very patient and so kind. We are so thankful we found Eyecare Consultants!

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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 Centennial 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 Centennial as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting EyeCare Consultants in Centennial without delay!

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