Eye Emergencies in Savage

Eye Emergencies in Savage

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 Savage Eye Clinic for emergency eye care.

Our Savage 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 Savage 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 Savage as soon as possible.

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- Feb. 19, 2025
Made my 6 year old excited to get and wear glasses! They were so kind and patient with her! Couldn't... have asked for a better place to take my kiddos!
- Feb. 05, 2025
Everyone at Savage Eye Clinic has been very kind and informative. I leave knowing the status of my e... ye health and with clear, easy to understand directions for anything that I need to take care of at home. I am so satisfied in the care and experience that it is where my family is going.
- Jan. 31, 2025
The clinic saw me same day after explaining my eye issues to them even though I was a new patient. D... r. King was very thorough and professional. She took a genuine interest in my condition and answered all my questions. She even lined up the appt with a specialist for me for next day. I would highly recommend Dr. King to anyone! Thanks Dr. King!
- Jan. 30, 2025
Absolutely amazing staff and very thorough! Don’t bother going anywhere else, I promise you will n... ot regret it! Thank you all for your help and your patience, you’re amazing!
- Jan. 13, 2025
Spectacular service. More than one staff member working so I didn't have to wait and they went thr... ough my insurance benefits and my portion. Highly recommend.
- Sep. 19, 2024
I haven't had an eye checkup in 15+ years and it went great.
- Sep. 08, 2024
Friendly staff! Great with pricing and budgets.
- Aug. 26, 2024
Friendly, Easy to work with, and would reccommend you to anyone I know!
- Aug. 26, 2024
It is always a pleasure to visit, the staff here are delightful
- Aug. 23, 2024
Welcoming people and Great service 💓
- Aug. 08, 2024
Knowledgeable staff, extremely friendly and calm with my child when she scratched her eye. I would ... 100% recommend because of the staff alone
- Aug. 06, 2024
We recently had an eye exam at Savage Eye Clinic and couldn’t be more impressed with the level of ... care and service we received. From the moment we walked in, the staff was welcoming and professional. They made us feel comfortable and ensured that all our questions were answered. Dr. Asman was thorough and attentive, taking the time to explain each step of the exam and the results in a way that was easy to understand. Dr. Asman’s and the staff’s expertise and genuine concern for our eye health were evident throughout the appointment. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we highly recommend Savage Eye Clinic to anyone in need of eye care. Thank you to the entire team for providing such a wonderful experience!
- Jun. 20, 2024
Very happy to have stopped by for new glasses
- Jun. 20, 2024
Family friendly, professional staff. Online scheduling system is really convenient!
- Jun. 19, 2024
Great office with great staff!
- Jun. 14, 2024
Wonderful place and friendly staff
- Jun. 02, 2024
Wonderful experience and everyone is so helpful.
- May. 15, 2024
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff!
- May. 05, 2024
Very professional doctors!
- Apr. 04, 2024
perfect !!!!

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Urgent Eye Care in Savage

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Savage Eye Clinic in Savage without delay!

(952) 226-2020