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!


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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


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  • Monday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
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Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 11, 2023
Great environment. Friendly staff. Efficient and thorough exam.
- Oct. 07, 2023
Great customer care!
- Oct. 02, 2023
The entire staff made it a pleasant experience. Dr. Wagner is excellent, very professional and expla... ined everything she did so you understood just what she was doing. Big Thank You.
- Sep. 17, 2023
Customer service was exceptional and Dr. Clara was very knowledgeable and professional. I am well pl... eased and satisfied with my experience at Shawnee Optical Eye Care.
- Sep. 05, 2023
The best staff.
- Aug. 15, 2023
Been going for 2 years and have never had a negative experience. Some of the kindest and helpful sta... ff you'll ever meet.
- Jun. 30, 2023
This store, is AMAZING. I’m a single mom of a special needs son, he was struggling while I was fil... ling out paperwork and while I was looking at frames, the ladies at the desk got his attention and kept him occupied while I managed to get everything else done ❤️ I will forever be grateful for the caring and compassionate staff here!
- Jun. 22, 2023
I just saw Dr. Wagner for the first time today and she was wonderful, as were all the staff. Dr. Wa... gner's overall approach was caring and delightful. I highly recommend her. You won't be disappointed.
- Jun. 14, 2023
Very satisfied
- Jun. 13, 2023
Excellent Service, all the staff was polite and pleasant. Dr. Wagnor is top notch and extremely prof... essional and caring. Her attention to detail and ensuring that I understood the results of my exam was both refreshing and enlighten. The young man that help me pick out my glasses (standard and safety) was well verse and able to answer all my questions and concerns. His professionalism was also top notch. Shawnee Optical was the only eye exam/care facility that had available appointments within a reasonable amount of time from when I placed it. The extensive eye wear show room is filled with different designs and styles, enough to find exactly what I was looking for. Many thanks to the staff and Doctor that helped me to see better again.
- May. 18, 2023
They were extremely nice and very helpful...5 stars
- May. 02, 2023
Great eye doctor. Terrific staff!!
- Apr. 26, 2023
There's a new Sheriff (Eye Care Business) in town!Revamped building, friendly and competent Staff an... d an endless inventory of Eye Wear. Dr. Wagner did a thorough examination resulting in a near perfect prescription for my glasses. But, there is one person I must separate from ALL the others and her name is Davina. She is the lady at the front desk who you see first when visiting Shawnee Optical, so she is your first impression of the Business. She is Friendly, she is World Class Competent and she just makes you pleased that you are there.She is an invaluable asset to Shawnee Optical and should be recognized as such.
- Apr. 18, 2023
The staff here is excellent! The eye doctor, I believe his name is Omar, is just simply wonderful wh... en dealing with my elderly mother who has severe PTSD and cataracts. He talked her through each step and gave her time for her eyes to focus while doing her eye tests.They are so patient and understanding and most of all CARING. The staff and Dr. are some of the best I have had the pleasure of dealing with. Definitely 5 stars in my book!
- Feb. 20, 2023
(Translated by Google) You are the best!! I recommend them to everyone... very professional... fair ... prices... they helped me and answered all my questions, a first class service!! All very nice!! (Original) Ustedes son lo mejor!! Los recomiendo a todo El mundo.. muy profesionales.. precios justos... me ayudaron y contestaron todas mis preguntas un servicio de primera!! Todos muy simpaticos!!
- Dec. 05, 2022
Always the best service and experience. Doc Sweidan and the staff are wonderful and I have no compla... ints. Anything I ever need, they assist me fully. Thanks everyone! They always provide me great eye health and a laugh 🙂
- Nov. 29, 2022
I’ve always had the best experience going to Shawnee Optical compared to any other eye Dr. Friendl... y staff and Doctors. They have the largest selection of glasses and I’ve never had a problem with any of the contacts or frames I’ve gotten there. I highly recommend their doctors!
- Sep. 23, 2022
Very pleasant experience. All of the staff was friendly and professional. Never had better customer ... service.
- May. 09, 2022
Awesome experience, why go anywhere else.
- May. 06, 2022
I was not due for my exam but I had changes in my site and they were able to get me in sooner than e... xpected. Great team of people!

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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 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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