Eye Emergencies in Cincinnati

Eye Emergencies in Cincinnati

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 Harper's Point Eye Associates - Montgomery for emergency eye care.

Our Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati as soon as possible.

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- Sep. 30, 2024
Professional, people that seem to be happy work there.
- Sep. 09, 2024
Very good experience at Harper's Point Eye! Doc and staff are over the top amazing.
- Sep. 07, 2024
Best eye doctor Dr ,Todd.Zelczak thank you so much for your best help for my 7 year old son’s eye!... I recommended.Also our insurance accepted too!
- Aug. 15, 2024
10/10 recommend all doctors at this practice. we have moved since becoming patients and still drive ... almost an hour to appointments. Thank you!
- Aug. 10, 2024
I'll stay
- Aug. 07, 2024
They told me to checking 15 minutes before my appointment I get out of the car a white lady tel... ls me were not open yet two white people go right in so I won't be going there anymore!
- Jul. 31, 2024
Great staff!
- Jul. 12, 2024
had a great experience with doctor ziegler and her intern (didn’t catch her name) but definitely a... mazing people. you can tell they really care about the patients and were extremely knowledgeable. also, time effective! impressed and will be back annually 😊 thank you!
- Jul. 01, 2024
Staff serve with smiling faces and good vibes.
- Jun. 30, 2024
Friendly, competent, and efficient experience.
- Jun. 24, 2024
The Staff at Harpers Point Eye Associates are top notch. They are very helpful, knowledgeable and k... ind. My rating of Dr. Zelczek is excellent because he is very knowledgeable and very patient oriented. He explains your eye health and answers all questions that I had. I felt my care was exceptional.
- Jun. 18, 2024
All associates are nice and helpful.
- Jun. 13, 2024
Extremely competent professional and friendly staff. I see Dr Kirstein and he’s amazing! Will ne... ver go to anyone else as long as he’s in practice. They also have a large wonderful display of frames to choose from.
- Jun. 11, 2024
I would like to say this was the first time that I had an eye exam at Harpers point eye associates a... nd I have to say that the front desk was excellent Ruth and the young lady Tessa who did my eye exam was wonderful. Tessa and Tiffany helped me pick out a wonderful pair of glasses that I love. Dr zelchak was wonderful did a thorough exam. All of the personnel people that I met was great. I would highly recommend.
- Jun. 10, 2024
Front desk ladies are the sweetest ! The doctors and other staff were absolutely amazing with my 5 y... ear old son . Would definitely recommend coming here !
- Jun. 06, 2024
Super nice staff . Quick and fast . Brought my 5 year old son here and they were amazing with him! N... ice and clean facility. Very spacious
- Jun. 01, 2024
The doctors are thorough and efficient. I have received excellent and comprehensive care from them. ... I highly recommend them.
- May. 01, 2024
I had a great experience here. Dr. Ziegler referred me to this location as a follow up from another... location due to having specialized equipment. She met me here, did her boss thing, and I'm good to go. She also helped me upgrade my new glasses so they work better for my lifestyle. I told her I had some problems and all of them been resolved. She is highly competent and she cares about a lasting, positive outcome.
- Apr. 10, 2024
Very Pleasant staff and surroundings! They seem like they really care about you and your well being... , especially Dr. Zelchek
- Apr. 03, 2024
Dr. Kirsten and Staff are very Welcoming and attentive! My Family and I truly appreciate you all!

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Harper's Point Eye Associates - Montgomery in Cincinnati without delay!

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