Eye Emergencies in Tucson

Eye Emergencies in Tucson

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 Alvernon Optical - Alvernon & 5th for emergency eye care.

Our Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson as soon as possible.

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- Oct. 21, 2024
Such great service and selection, the staff and Dr. Cinalli are so incredibly kind and helpful!
- Oct. 09, 2024
I received excellent care and service.
- Oct. 08, 2024
Dr. Paul Cinalli was the best optometrist I've ever seen. Was extremely knowledgeable, patient and ... went above and beyond to make sure I got what I needed.
- Oct. 08, 2024
I have been going to Alvernon Optical for a long time. The optometrist is wonderful and the overall ... service is excellent. I recently broke my glasses and they helped me get new ones under their warranty. They came in pretty fast and I can see well again. Thank you!
- Sep. 27, 2024
Everyone in this place is so nice 👍🏻🙂
- Sep. 03, 2024
I have been a patient of Dr Lewis for many years. His quality of care is excellent and I followed hi... m to Alvernon Optical after he recently left LensCrafters. I found the staff at Alvernon to be very helpful and friendly. A great start! Ps. Sorry for your loss, LensCrafters. Dr Lewis is the best!
- Sep. 03, 2024
Very professional. The doctor listened to my needs and my insurance was accepted.
- Aug. 17, 2024
I love this place. They are so peaceful at this location. They took care of me when I was injured J... anuary 12,2023 they gave my brother a good discount on a pair of glasses. God bless you all and I'll be in soon for a new pair or 2!🤓🧐
- Aug. 15, 2024
Great Customer Service. Very helpful in finding the right pair of glasses. Thank You!
- Aug. 12, 2024
This is the eye care I’ve wanted for a long time. I’ve been to 3 different places in Tucson in t... he last 5 years but they do not compare to Alvernon Optical. Dr. Lewis really is the best! He takes his time with you and is very warm, which is hard to find.
- Aug. 07, 2024
Quick and easy.
- Aug. 03, 2024
The staff are friendly and very helpful!
- Jul. 22, 2024
First time seeing him, he was amazing!
- Jun. 28, 2024
Dr Lewis took his time with my exam and made sure that I had the right prescription before leaving. ... No rush. Staff is very friendly, polite and helpful.
- Jun. 27, 2024
From the moment you walk in everyone is very polite and welcoming.
- Jun. 25, 2024
Dr Cinalli is great. He answered all of my questions and was not dismissive of my concerns in any wa... y, as so many doctors are. I have a congenital eye problem and know what works best for me, as far as prescriptions and eyewear go. He didn't try to talk me into progressives (so tired of that) and gave me exactly what I needed in my prescriptions. The staff was friendly and efficient and weren't pushy with sales (so tired of that, too). I will definitely be going back and I'm sorry I didn't find Alvernon Optical years ago.
- Jun. 20, 2024
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- Jun. 03, 2024
I would recommend to anyone looking to get an eye exam and glasses!
- Jun. 03, 2024
Great experience, everyone was friendly, knowledgeable and professional.
- May. 30, 2024
Very professional and kind. Dr. Lewis is the best! I followed him from his previous office and would... n’t change doctors ever.

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Alvernon Optical - Alvernon & 5th in Tucson without delay!

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