Eye Emergencies in Tempe

Eye Emergencies in Tempe

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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 20/20 Image Eye Centers - Tempe for emergency eye care.

Our Tempe 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 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
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  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
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Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 12, 2023
Very friendly and open atmosphere. Easy in and out. Would tell anyone about this place.
- Nov. 11, 2023
Great experience, very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend 20/20 Image Eye Centers.
- Oct. 14, 2023
What sets 20/20 Image Eye Center apart is their dedication to using cutting-edge technology. The dia... gnostics are as thorough as they come, ensuring that every aspect of your eye health is carefully examined. They leave no room for uncertainty, which gives you the confidence that your vision is in the best possible hands.
- Oct. 08, 2023
Great people and great service. Thanks Elizabeth W.
- Oct. 01, 2023
Cece is very good. I always ask for her.
- Aug. 31, 2023
Friendly staff, great atmosphere and quick assistance.
- Aug. 28, 2023
Tempe location is great! Friendly staff, kind and helpful. We moved to the Tempe location after a ho... rrible experience with Kylie at the Chandler location. Kylie almost drive us away from 20/20 all together, thank you Tempe location for redeeming 20/20 service for our family of 5.
- Aug. 21, 2023
Great service and helpful staff. Has been my go to place since moving to Tempe.
- Aug. 20, 2023
Amazing staff very friendly and worked with my budget thank you guys!!
- Aug. 20, 2023
The best optometrist office in the Phoenix Metro Area. Fully staffed with great top notch professio... nals. There are a lot of understaffed optometrist offices out there. Not here. I could go to many closer optometrist offices but I choose to go out of my way to come here. That is saying something.
- Jul. 30, 2023
I enjoyed my appointment here, the front desk staff are always so welcoming, kind and patient. Dr. K... esner is very personable. I really appreciated Patrick, he was thorough when it came to pricing and any additions to the lenses such as blue light protection, etc. He even helped me picked which glasses suited my face the best. Overall, it was a great experience!
- Jul. 02, 2023
Dr Kessner is very kind and professional and takes really good care of me and my eyes.
- Jun. 14, 2023
Recently took my eleven year old daughter to see Dr. Julienne Heene, OD at this location and we had ... an excellent experience. All the staff were welcoming, highly competent, patient, and really friendly. The center is well stocked and nicely presented. Dr. Henne, especially, was highly knowledgable, very thorough, kind, patiently answered our questions, and gave us excellent recommendations. Thank you very much and best wishes to the whole team!
- Jun. 09, 2023
Dr Kesner is amazing and always has a wonderful attitude. I have been going to 20/20 for years. I hi... ghly recommend!
- May. 10, 2023
Very professional do an excellent overall job on eye care
- May. 04, 2023
I have been coming here for about 30 years. It used to be Dr. Weintraub's Optometry before it was a... 20/20. In any case, there's a reason I have continued to come here for all these years. The entire staff is excellent, knowledgeable and very personable.
- Apr. 25, 2023
They answered my questions, eye exam was done quick, they explained everything thoroughly.
- Mar. 28, 2023
Extremely friendly office from the desk clerk to the assistant and even the DR. They were polite and... it was felt ad being real and not forced because it’s their job. Truly enjoyed my visit
- Mar. 22, 2023
As a veteran & customer of at least 10 yrs. I would like to thank all staff but particularly Dr Kesn... er, Ashley Barreras,Patrick Friendly, professional especially Asley for her patience as a disabled veteran, even from my whole family
- Mar. 21, 2023
Very good customer service. Everyone who worked with me was professional and pleasant.

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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 Tempe 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 Tempe as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting 20/20 Image Eye Centers - Tempe in Tempe without delay!

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