Eye Emergencies in Erie

Eye Emergencies in Erie

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 Shawnee Optical - East Erie for emergency eye care.

Our Erie 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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Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 04, 2023
Have been going there for many year. Staff is friendly and willing to help.
- Oct. 20, 2023
Shawnee Optical staff are very helpful. I need to get new lenses for my glasses right away since we ... will be moving in less than two weeks. So they sent it out right away. Thank you so much!
- Oct. 10, 2023
Dr Fischer is incredibly efficient and informative. Front desk and support staff is on point with ev... erything.
- Aug. 16, 2023
Everyone is always helpful and nice.
- Jun. 25, 2023
FIRST TIMER....WISH I HAVE BEEN COMING FOREVER..BUT.. DOCTOR AND SATFF WERE GREAT...IN AND OUT....TH... ANKS
- May. 25, 2023
I have been coming here for three years now and the ladies are amazing. They make you feel comfortab... le and assist with finding the perfect glasses. I have three children that also come here and they are so good with my children.
- Oct. 12, 2022
Went above and beyond to help me with an emergency, so thankful to the entire staff for taking such ... good care of my eye pain!
- Oct. 03, 2022
Great experience. Would recommend.
- Aug. 19, 2022
Thank you Mary. As promised five stars & 👍👍
- Jul. 21, 2022
Nice friendly atmosphere. All staff are polite . A huge variety of frames.
- Oct. 14, 2021
Very kind and informative staff!
- Jun. 27, 2021
Friendly, knowledgeable, fast, and efficient! I would definitely recommend them for your eye care ne... eds!
- Feb. 14, 2021
Staff was very nice. Dr. Fisher was great. Gave me a trial of contacts and helped me pick out glasse... s. Building is clean and updated.
- Dec. 12, 2020
My first eye exam and I was very impressed with the time and knowledge Dr Fischer gave with the test... s he did. 5 Stars to the Dr and staff I encountered.
- Nov. 14, 2020
Very nice, friendly, and personable staff. Very clean and professional building as well!
- Jul. 31, 2020
The staffed is nice and drs are great I would recommend them to anyone
- Jan. 26, 2020
I've been going to this place since I was a little girl. I LOVE it here. The staff is so nice and th... e doctors are amazing.
- Dec. 21, 2018
Great place, great employees. The Dr found out a problem I had with my eyes for a long time that oth... er competitors have missed for 10 to 15 years. The employees helped me find glasses that best suited my style as well. Overall excellent service!
- Apr. 25, 2018
I have a son with a disability who takes a lots of work the staff is Wonderful very professional l... ove Ms Ashley Thanks guys God bless 😇😇
- Jul. 21, 2017
We go here every year as a family (myself and two sons). The boys are both hyper, but they do a good... job getting them to pay attention long enough to get the prescription. Quality frames and service repair.

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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 Erie 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 Erie as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Shawnee Optical - East Erie in Erie without delay!

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