Eye Emergencies in Kirksville

Eye Emergencies in Kirksville

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 International Eyecare Center - Kirksville for emergency eye care Our Kirksville 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


Urgent Eye Care in Kirksville

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  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Patient Reviews
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- Mar. 10, 2023
Dr. Tara Guinn is simply awesome and the whole IEC team is wonderful!
- Mar. 04, 2023
I've been going to IEC since 2000. Always great service, eyeglass lens prescriptions always accurat... e. Only issue is as an adult with small head, need kids size eyeglasses, and rarely a good selection to fit me to choose from. Eyeglass techs are not well trained to help choose eye glass frames to fit your features, not honest how glasses look on me. Comments on them rarely positive, but learned to accept how I look out of necessity.
- Feb. 08, 2023
Great treatment.
- Feb. 03, 2023
Everyone was helpfully and friendly!
- Jan. 09, 2023
Great service great Dr’s and staff!
- Jan. 08, 2023
The staff is always helpful and friendly
- Dec. 28, 2022
I was diagnosed with fast progressing cataracts from the high dose steroids I've had this year due t... o two MS flares. The doctor was very kind and explained the details of my condition.
- Dec. 09, 2022
Dr. Page is the kind of doctor that listens and gives a thorough explanation of your exam. He is kin... d and has a good, friendly staff. I highly recommend him.
- Nov. 01, 2022
Excellent physicians & staff.
- Oct. 03, 2022
Friendly service. Fast to get glasses.
- Sep. 25, 2022
Fantastic service! The staff was highly efficient and respectful. There was no long wait but they ... did take time to explain everything to me in great detail.
- Sep. 22, 2022
Everyone was very kind, answered any questions I had and in explanation I could understand. Prices w... ere affordable.
- Sep. 09, 2022
Love the whole experience tbh and my bot can finally see far away and Hes absolutely stoked
- Sep. 01, 2022
Follow up on cataract surgery. Staff was on time with appointment, and all involved including Dr. Pa... ge were very friendly, explained procedure so as I could understand what was going on.
- Aug. 25, 2022
The staff was extremely courteous and professional.
- Jul. 30, 2022
I received great service from Dr. Adler and all staff. I recommend IEC for all your eyecare needs!!
- Jul. 07, 2022
I love the frame selection. Very friendly and professional service.
- May. 21, 2022
Staff are very helpful when ordering contacts and glasses!
- May. 20, 2022
Overall good experience. Would have been nice if the lady who gave me the eye test had told me her ... name.
- May. 18, 2022
Always have great experiences with Dr. Page and he always has an answer to my questions!!

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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 Kirksville 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 Kirksville as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting International Eyecare Center - Kirksville in Kirksville without delay!

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