Eye Emergencies in Tempe

Eye Emergencies in Tempe

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 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!


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 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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- Jan. 31, 2025
This place is great! From the staff to the doctor, they took good care of me. Will be back again!
- Jan. 12, 2025
Very professional and caring.
- Jan. 09, 2025
I was really pleased with 20/20's professional staff and love how friendly everyone is. Also, it is ... clean and has comfortable areas to sit and also look for frames. I will go back when I need my eyes tested from now on!
- Dec. 30, 2024
Dr. Kesner and the whole staff are great. They are professional and make me feel at ease. I apprecia... te the quality of eye care and customer service I receive at the Tempe office.
- Dec. 28, 2024
Excellent service all around. The staff and Doctors are awesome. So kind and helpful!
- Dec. 27, 2024
I'm no longer a resident in AZ, but I was under the care of Dr. Charles Kesner from 2010-2023. He is... an incredible doctor and was incredibly kind and understanding. I always knew I was in safe and honest hands with his care. Although I never took his care for granted, I've seen a new eye doctor this year, and I already wish I could return!
- Dec. 27, 2024
We highly recommend this location
- Dec. 24, 2024
Excellent eye care place. Appointments were made with zocdoc. They had already entered all the insur... ance info by the time I went for the appointment. Despite quite a few people in the waiting room, I was seen on time. The staff were courteous and nice. Dr. Siegel was patient and caring and discussed the exam. The choice of glasses was good, and the staff explained the choices clearly with no attempt to upsell. Great experience
- Dec. 19, 2024
Professional doctor and staff. Nice selection of frames. Easy to schedule an appointment and they ta... ke VSP insurance.
- Nov. 17, 2024
Dr. Keener and his staff exemplified OUTSTANDING customer service. They are all welcoming, professi... onal and kind. I continue to be their client since they ALWAYS make me feel special and take care of the health of my eyes!
- Oct. 12, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed my entire first visit at the Tempe location. The staff and Dr. Kesner were all ... wonderful.
- Sep. 21, 2024
I had 2 appointments, the front desk lady, very nice and helpful to our needs. She was nice to my da... ughters, I really like how they treated my daughters. The next lady who help us, very talkative with them. They feel comfortable with helping with the treatment. When it was time to get their eyes checked. He was patience with talking to the girls. He talked to where my daughters understood what he was asking.
- Sep. 20, 2024
My husband and I both really like Dr. Siegel. He was very thorough and personable! We will definit... ely be back!!!
- Sep. 17, 2024
I took my son here and he’s just five years old and they were so kind and patient with him. Everyo... ne was so nice and the doctor was wonderful.
- Sep. 11, 2024
Awesome place!!! I was treated VERY well, and the office was bright and clean!
- Sep. 11, 2024
Amazing friendly staff, highly recommend!
- Jul. 29, 2024
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- Jul. 28, 2024
The customer service was wonderful & tentative on the eye technician's attention to detail for a pro... per fit.. KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK GOD BLESS 🙏🏼 Eddie Chow
- Jul. 03, 2024
Dr. Kesner was great. He was friendly, on time, and, most importantly, knew what he was doing. The... support staff were also great.
- Jun. 16, 2024
The care and service I received was outstanding.

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Urgent Eye Care in Tempe

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Hours
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  • 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
  • Sunday Closed
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Have an eye emergency?

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

(480) 967-4801