When to Seek Emergency Eye Care
If you’re experiencing an eye emergency, call our office immediately. During business hours, our team will guide you to the care you need right away. For after-hours emergencies, call our main office number and follow the instructions provided.
Eye emergencies can be unsettling, and it isn’t always easy to know when to act quickly. If you’re experiencing sudden vision changes, pain, or injury, seek care immediately.
Advanced EyeCare Center P.C. is equipped to handle many urgent eye concerns. Our goal is to relieve discomfort, protect your vision, and give you peace of mind.
Preventing
Eye Injuries
Not every eye emergency can be avoided, but protective habits make a difference. Wear safety glasses when working with tools, chemicals, or yard equipment.
Encourage children to wear protective eyewear during sports and active play. At home, keep cleaning supplies and sharp objects out of their reach. A few simple precautions can reduce the risk of accidents and help keep eyes safe.
Common Eye Emergencies We Treat
When something unexpected happens to your eyes, it can feel alarming and uncertain. Some symptoms may be uncomfortable but temporary, while others may signal a serious issue that requires immediate attention.
We want you to feel confident knowing when to seek care. Our team is trained and equipped to manage a wide range of eye emergencies quickly and effectively, from sudden vision changes to injuries and infections.
Knowing the warning signs of common eye emergencies helps you protect your vision. If you’re ever unsure, the safest step is to call our office right away.
Floaters are small, shadow-like shapes that drift across your vision, while flashes appear as sudden bursts of light. Occasional floaters are common, but a sudden increase in floaters or flashes could signal a retinal tear or detachment, which is a medical emergency.
Prompt care is the first step in protecting your vision and preventing permanent loss, so it’s important not to ignore sudden or dramatic changes in your sight.
A corneal abrasion is a scratch on the clear surface of the eye that can be caused by dust, sand, or accidental rubbing. It can be extremely uncomfortable and cause redness, tearing, and light sensitivity.
Small abrasions may heal, but they can also lead to infections or scarring if not properly treated. Seeking professional care allows your eye to heal safely and comfort to be restored quickly.
An impact to the eye, whether from a ball, elbow, fall, or other accident, can cause damage beyond what’s visible on the surface. Blunt trauma may result in bruising, bleeding inside the eye, swelling, or changes in eye pressure.
Because these complications can threaten long-term vision, it’s important to have the eye examined as soon as possible after an injury.
Exposure to cleaning products, workplace chemicals, or other irritants can cause serious burns or long-term vision damage if not addressed immediately. Quick action can make a significant difference in protecting the eye and maintaining vision.
The first step after chemical contact is to rinse the eye thoroughly with clean water for at least 15 minutes. After rinsing, seek immediate professional care to evaluate the extent of the injury and prevent further complications.
Dust, sand, or metal shavings can easily become trapped in the eye and cause irritation or pain. Rubbing the eye can make the situation worse by scratching the cornea or embedding the object deeper.
Professional removal is the safest option so that no further injury is caused. The eye also needs to be checked for scratches or infection. Even when symptoms seem minor, seeking care helps prevent long-term problems.
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or allergens. When infectious, the condition is uncomfortable and contagious, and causes redness, discharge, and irritation.
Proper diagnosis is essential to determine the cause and provide appropriate treatment. Quick care helps relieve symptoms, prevents the infection from spreading, and protects the health of your eyes.
Call Now for Emergency Eye Care
If you have an urgent eye issue, don’t wait. Call us immediately and let our team provide the care you need. For after-hours concerns, follow the phone instructions for emergency support.
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Your Eyes and Vision
The Art of
Caring for Your Eyes
Why Choose Us
Modern Care, Grounded
in Experience
We technology to deliver precise, personalized care, always within the full scope of optometric practice. From dry eye evaluations to eye disease support, we go beyond the basics, without overwhelming you.
A Calm, Boutique
Experience
Our space is designed to feel clean, quiet, and intentional—so you can focus on your care. We offer a more relaxed, thoughtful approach to eye health that helps patients of all ages feel at ease.
For Families, Professionals, & Everyone
Whether you’re booking your child’s first eye exam through InfantSEE or managing your own vision, we’re here with services that grow with you. We make it easy to access the information and support you need—when you need it.
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Where to Find Us
You’ll find us on 86th Street, right next to Orange Leaf. Our team looks forward to welcoming you and your family into the clinic!
Where to Park
Free and convenient parking is available right outside the clinic—no stress, no circling the block.
Our Address
- 4660 86th Street
- Urbandale, IA 50322
Contact Information
- Phone: 515-727-6340
- Email: info@advancedeyecarepc.com
Hours Of Operation
***Closed 12–1 on Tuesdays
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Advanced EyeCare Center P.C.
- 4660 86th Street
- Urbandale, IA 50322