Eye Emergencies in Lima

Eye Emergencies in Lima

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 Shawnee Optical - Lima for emergency eye care.

Our Lima 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 Lima 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 Lima as soon as possible.

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- Sep. 28, 2024
Great friendly service.
- Sep. 25, 2024
Dr. Sweidan is the greatest Optometrist I’ve ever been to. He’s very knowledgeable and patient i... n finding the best solution for me! The Office Staff was so friendly and helpful.
- Aug. 24, 2024
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- Aug. 16, 2024
Friendly staff and Dr. Hien Do was very nice and caring. Will definitely come back.
- Aug. 13, 2024
The Dr. cared about my welfare.
- Jul. 28, 2024
All six members of my family have had an appointment with Shawnee optical since May. They are very t... horough in their exams, and answer any questions or concerns that need attended to. Three of my four children were premature and Dr Omar took his time answering questions on the findings during their appointments. He took his time explaining that it was nothing to be concerned with.
- Jul. 26, 2024
Very informed and friendly staff. Always happy with their care.
- Jul. 10, 2024
Excellent care and was patient with my needs! Highly recommended!
- Jun. 06, 2024
The people there are working to the best of their abilities.
- May. 13, 2024
Dr Omar Sweidan is the best! He went above and beyond for my son!! He was genuinely concerned and de... termined!!
- May. 13, 2024
Very quick, very professional, very friendly.
- Apr. 26, 2024
This is the best place! The atmosphere is great! The people are superb!
- Mar. 19, 2024
Great Dr, he makes sure he takes his time with you . Highly recommend!
- Mar. 15, 2024
Super friendly staff
- Feb. 21, 2024
I came here from another office because I was not happy at my old eye care center anymore. From the ... moment I walked in the door, I was met with a smile and friendly eager staff ready to help me. Dr. Wagner is knowledgeable, personable, and down to earth. The young man who helped my pick out my frames was very helpful and honest as well, which I appreciated too. I absolutely love my new glasses and for the 1st time in my life, I feel confident wearing glasses.
- Feb. 21, 2024
I highly recommend Dr. Sweidan at Shawnee Optical! He and the staff are personable, friendly, and hi... ghly qualified!
- Feb. 18, 2024
Dr. Sweidan was very thorough and took his time explaining all of the diagnostic testing being prefo... rmed along with what the results meant. He is very knowledgeable. Amazing bedside manner. He took additional time to address and reassure me of all my concerns. BEST optometrist I’ve ever seen!
- Feb. 04, 2024
Shawnee Optical had incredibly friendly and helpful staff and doctors. I had a wonderful experience ... and will be returning for any of my optical needs.
- Jan. 25, 2024
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- Jan. 18, 2024
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Have an eye emergency?

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