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Eye Emergencies in Okemos

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 Okemos Optometry, PC for emergency eye care.

Our Okemos 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

Leonard Silverman
Leonard Silverman O.D.
Language: English

Dr. Silverman received his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry and earned his Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University. He completed internships at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital Department of Ophthalmology…

Sara Camburn
Sara Camburn O.D.
Language: English

Sara Camburn, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University in May 2006, graduating with honors. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, cum laude, with a minor in Chemistry…

Lindsey Hood
Lindsey Hood O.D.
Language: English

Lindsey Hood, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University in 2023. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Michigan State University, where she served as the…

Urgent Eye Care in Okemos

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • National Vision Administration (NVA)
  • Aetna
  • Heritage Vision Plans
  • Tricare
  • Versant Health
  • AlwaysCare
  • Avesis
  • VBA
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Uhc Community Plan
  • UMR
  • WellCare
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Okemos Optometry, PC in Okemos without delay!