Emergency Eye Care Services in Phoenix and Scottsdale
When facing an eye emergency, you don’t have time to wait in the emergency room. Save yourself time and high out-of-pocket costs and call Optical Expressions right away.
Call us at (602) 254-3169 in case of an emergency. Each of our locations offers emergency services during their respective business hours.
For current patients of any of our three Optical Expressions locations, we offer afterhours emergency triage services by the eye doctor on call.
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What to Do In an Eye Care Emergency?
Whether it’s an infection, an abrasion, or some other eye care emergency, your best course of action is to get it checked by an optometrist. In most cases, you should not attempt to fix the problem yourself as it may worsen.
Call us at (602) 254-3169 immediately in case of an emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as an eye emergency?
Eye emergencies include corneal abrasions (scratches), foreign objects in the eye, severe eye pain or redness, sudden distortion or blurred vision, and flashes or floaters. Infections like pink eye and severe allergy-related irritation can also require urgent attention. If you’re unsure whether your symptoms need immediate care, call us and our team can help you decide the right next step.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in for an eye emergency?
Call us right away at (602) 254-3169 so our team can get you seen as quickly as possible. Each of our locations offers emergency services during their business hours, and calling ahead helps us prepare for your visit.
Are you available outside normal business hours for eye emergencies?
For current patients of any of our three Optical Expressions locations, we offer after hours emergency triage services by the eye doctor on call. New patients or anyone experiencing a severe emergency outside business hours should contact us during office hours or, for the most serious symptoms, seek emergency room care.
Should I go to the ER or come to your office for an eye emergency?
The ER is the best option for chemical exposure, penetrating injuries, sudden and complete vision loss, severe pain with nausea, or any injury where a foreign object may be embedded in the eye. Emergency rooms have imaging equipment, on-call specialists, and surgical capabilities available around the clock for the most serious cases. For most other eye emergencies, such as abrasions, infections, or sudden blurred vision without these warning signs, call our office right away for prompt care.
