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!


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 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.

Patient Reviews
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- Sep. 25, 2024
Excellent service!
- Sep. 11, 2024
My wife went to this office on 9/10 due to a minor eye injury and Dr. Barkey and her staff did a won... derful job not only reassuring and calming my wife, but with the actual handling of the injury. Everyone here seems compassionate and competent. My wife told me she will be coming here from here on out for her eye exams.
- Sep. 04, 2024
They made it very easy to schedule and adjust my appointment. All of the staff were very friendly an... d efficient.
- Aug. 15, 2024
Katlyn Barkey was wonderful! She took the time to explain everything. I left feeling that my eye-h... ealth was in good hands. Thank you Dr. Barkey
- Aug. 06, 2024
Friendly staff and was seen right away.
- Aug. 01, 2024
Awesome staff. Excellent customer service and a feeling of welcome. This was our first visit and I... am grateful I picked them!
- Jul. 27, 2024
Five star service once again. No problem with recommending this facility.
- Jul. 21, 2024
Everyone one the staff there is extremely friendly, kind and helpful except the woman who helps you ... get your glasses. She did not want to help me because my insurance didn't cover my glasses and she would have had to wait til I got paid on the first. So she went into her office and got on the phone. Did not offer to help me pick any out to try on or anything. Everything could have been taken care of and then held til the first when I got paid and I like nice glasses like MK, those were my last pair that broke a year ago so she lost out on a big sale.
- Jun. 28, 2024
Always a great experience. Helpful and friendly staff. Very clean office.
- Jun. 23, 2024
The doctor provided me with information I needed to understand my vision issues
- Jun. 17, 2024
Returning patient… have always received great care from this practice!
- Jun. 14, 2024
Been coming here 15+ years and they have been excellent every time.
- Jun. 07, 2024
I've been going to Eye Care Consultants for over 25 yrs seeing Dr Alevras. Everyone is efficient, k... nowledgeable and friendly. I could not come up with one negative comment after all these years...it's a gem!
- May. 21, 2024
The staff is very kind and professional. You can easily get appointments and once there, the wait is... minimum. The office uses new equipment for eye scans etc. The doctors are thorough and knowledgeable and you don’t feel rushed. Excellent service!
- May. 19, 2024
The doctor was awesome. He really explained everything to me rather than just treating me as a cust... omer. Thank you!
- May. 10, 2024
Great service!
- May. 10, 2024
Excellent customer service! Dr Markey is awesome
- Apr. 25, 2024
Great staff, great doctors and a great eyewear selection.
- Apr. 24, 2024
I have been seeing Dr. Alevras for over 10 years, she is an outstanding and professional provider, s... he listens to your needs, and always provides the best options. Jen, is super friendly, nice, and knowledgeable in all aspects. I'd highly recommend the eyecare consultant in Centennial to anyone who is seeking a good eye clinic in the area.
- Apr. 15, 2024
The resulting glasses were good also,

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Urgent Eye Care in Centennial

Our optometry practice in Centennial

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
    1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
    1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
    1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
    1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
    1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Spectera
  • United Healthcare
  • VSP

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Have an eye emergency?

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

(303) 771-4221