Eye Emergencies in Camden

Eye Emergencies in Camden

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 Camden EyeCare & Associates for emergency eye care.

Our Camden 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 Camden 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 Camden as soon as possible.

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- Oct. 26, 2024
I got excellent care and attention. Dr Milner was knowledgeable and thorough.
- Oct. 18, 2024
The doctors are very professional and friendly when they are doing your eye exam so you know what th... ey are doing. The front desk is very friendly and helpful to get you back to the doctor as fast as they can.
- Sep. 21, 2024
Dr Patterson is an outstanding optomotrist. She is up to date with recent treatment options and pay... s attention to detail. Highly recommended.
- Sep. 10, 2024
Excellent care. That's all anyone needs. From the front staff to the lab personnel, and optometrists... .
- Sep. 04, 2024
I enjoy going there and would recommend and have recommended them several times.
- Aug. 29, 2024
Friendly, professional
- Aug. 12, 2024
Excellent Customer Service
- Aug. 10, 2024
Dr. Patterson was great. I have had problems with dry eyes for yrs. She is the 1st that actually has... prescribed different meds and steps to take. Hopefully this is going to help. She seems to be very smart in her profession.
- Jul. 24, 2024
The friendliest staff I’ve ever had.
- Jul. 24, 2024
Friendly, efficient, knowledgeable
- Jul. 24, 2024
They went out of their way to help me. I had an infection in my eye.
- Jul. 19, 2024
I always go here! The doctors and staff are amazing!
- Jun. 19, 2024
I had an eye exam yesterday. The staff and doctor were warm, caring, knowledgeable, and respectful.
- Jun. 04, 2024
Very friendly and helpful staff. They make sure you are satisfied with your glasses and prescription... ..
- May. 07, 2024
this eyecare place hires the right people. From Dr. to para optometric to Optician to receptionist. ... we were well cared for and were able to make wise choices based on their knowledge and care. highly recommend.
- May. 05, 2024
I've been going to the practice for 3 years and have been very happy with the service received each ... time. I would wholeheartedly recommend the practice to anyone.
- Mar. 21, 2024
dr emmais a great dr with a very joyful personality, i left very happy and oyful myself will use her... care again i recomend her to everyone
- Mar. 04, 2024
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- Mar. 01, 2024
Great Experience! I was hesitant to go back after a prior not so great experience but I was pleasant... ly surprised with how well I was treated. The lady Denise that did all the pre-screening was very polite and made me feel as comfortable as possible and Dr Patterson did an excellent job with my exams and explaining cost. Then my final stop was to the sweet ladies that helped me pick out the perfect frames. All around great experience.
- Feb. 19, 2024
The best staff and doctors great service

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Camden EyeCare & Associates in Camden without delay!

(731) 584-7942