Eye Emergencies in Wexford

Eye Emergencies in Wexford

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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 Eyetique - Wexford for emergency eye care.

Our Wexford 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


Urgent Eye Care in Wexford

Our optometry practice in Wexford

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 23 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Anthem
  • National Vision Administration (NVA)
  • EyeMed
  • VBA
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 04, 2023
Great exam, great service. You get what you pay for.
- Oct. 19, 2023
Overall, an excellent experience
- Oct. 19, 2023
Heather was kind and knowledgeable. She answered all of my questions thoroughly. The selection of gl... asses is the best here. I got the most beautiful Dior frames and for the first time I actually want to wear my glasses. 10/10 recommend Eyetique to anyone
- Oct. 11, 2023
Highly recommended!
- Sep. 09, 2023
Great place, it is very easy to book an apt online, and is in a convenient location. Dustin was very... nice and explained everything to expect during the visit. Dr. Snyder was great and the exam was thorough. It was nice that all of the exam equipment was in one room, as opposed to other places were you have to go from room to room to have the different tests. Cheri was very friendly and helped me decide on a pair of glasses. There is also a really nice selection of glasses to chose from. I'm glad I chose to try this office out, as I wanted to change eye doctors.
- Sep. 05, 2023
Amazing professional kind and respectful experiences here. Great director/manager who is very on top... of customer needs and wants.
- Aug. 18, 2023
Dr. Snyder did a great job during my exam, answered all my questions and was patient with me when I ... needed to take breaks during prescription testing. Dustin was super nice and helped me find a cute pair of glasses in my budget.
- Aug. 14, 2023
Very friendly staff. I see Dr. Joanne Adolfo and she is wonderful, very kind and patient..
- Aug. 13, 2023
Quality and great service. Thanks
- Aug. 01, 2023
Everyone treated me well, and was able to answer any question I had.
- Jul. 22, 2023
Wonderful experience. Everyone was so knowledgeable and kind. All of my questions and concerns were ... answered. Thank you!
- May. 21, 2023
Dr Adolfo was very thorough. She is pleasant and personable. A great experience.
- Apr. 08, 2023
Dustin is the best! He helped me with my broken glasses and was super accommodating, friendly, and t... alked through everything with me while being very patient. He made sure i left happy and informed. I would recommend him to anyone.
- Feb. 26, 2023
Great people!
- Feb. 09, 2023
Wonderful doctors and staff!
- Jan. 18, 2023
Superior experience. Attentive, knowledgeable and professional staff. Optometrist I saw was very pat... ient with my complicated history and high expectations. Selection of frames can’t be beat!
- Jan. 01, 2023
The staff and eye doctors are very friendly, helpful and professional. Our whole family uses eyetiq... ue in Wexford and we would highly recommend them! I love my new glasses and Cheri was amazing at helping me pick them out. She took her time and really focused on what looked good on me!
- Dec. 13, 2022
Cherie, the manager, is very knowledgeable and helpful when needing repairs or new glasses. I would ... recommend her for anything related to glasses & frames.
- Nov. 01, 2022
Staff was very friendly, glasses that are offered are high end and well made and the overall experie... nce was just positive
- Oct. 26, 2022
Doc and staff are friendly and caring.

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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 Wexford 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 Wexford as soon as possible.


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