Eye Emergencies in Owosso

Eye Emergencies in Owosso

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 Advanced Eyecare & Contact Lens Center - Owosso for emergency eye care.

Our Owosso 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 Owosso 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 Owosso as soon as possible.

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- Nov. 13, 2024
They are the best
- Oct. 22, 2024
Highly recommend! Everyone is so nice and extremely helpful. Dr. Delemeester is very nice and took... the time to explain everything. My glasses are very nice and got them fast. Very happy!
- Oct. 01, 2024
Very friendly and professional service all around! Great selection of glasses to choose from.
- Sep. 24, 2024
The people there are very friendly and very professional and they help you anyway they can to make s... ure that you get the right glasses and service I really appreciate the help thank you God bless you all
- Sep. 17, 2024
I see Dr Leslie Delemeester and she is amazing! I have worn glasses for nearly 30 years and I have l... earned so much about my eyes from seeing her. The entire staff at the Owosso location is fantastic and I honestly can not say enough about them!
- Sep. 10, 2024
Great eye doctor, office staff is great and all around highly recommend, even great with children!
- Aug. 23, 2024
They took the time, and patience to go the extra mile for my son and myself. They showed concern for... our well being
- Aug. 17, 2024
The staff and doctor were very friendly and efficient! The doctor was patient with my children being... their first eye exam, and I appreciate how thorough she was with all of us.
- Aug. 12, 2024
Doctor was very good at explaining everything she was doing. Staff was knowledgeable and helpfull.
- Jul. 01, 2024
a good place to get eye care. oh and quick. my appointmet was at 10 am and i made it to work early... that day
- Jun. 24, 2024
Great place! Everyone is friendly and very helpful! Lots of cute glasses to pick from !
- Jun. 20, 2024
wonderful doctors and staff! even when they are busy, i am seen for my appointment as quickly as pos... sible and my concerns are heard and addressed.
- May. 18, 2024
Good doctors; good selection of eye wear.
- May. 13, 2024
Very efficient.
- May. 03, 2024
Great service! Employees are extremely nice, helpful and knowledgeable. Best experience.
- Apr. 13, 2024
Friendly, professional staff!
- Apr. 05, 2024
Friendly staff clean business
- Mar. 31, 2024
Excellent eye care
- Mar. 08, 2024
They are quick and give great service and are friendly I recommend anyone to go there.
- Mar. 07, 2024
Great place to get eyewear

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Urgent Eye Care in Owosso

Our optometry practice in Owosso

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Advanced Eyecare & Contact Lens Center - Owosso in Owosso without delay!

(989) 725-8422