Eye Emergencies in Hermitage

Eye Emergencies in Hermitage

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 Hermitage EyeCare for emergency eye care.

Our Hermitage 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 Hermitage

Our optometry practice in Hermitage

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Thursday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 20, 2023
Very professional and they make you feel very comfortable. Informed me in great detail as to my case... . Very happy with my experience. Will recommend to all who will listen. Thank you
- Oct. 31, 2023
Friendly, accommodating, and outstanding competence!
- Oct. 26, 2023
My parents had me going here since I was a child and I will never go anywhere else. I drive over an ... hour to see them as I know I will be taken care of!
- Oct. 25, 2023
Very kind and personable staff. Dr. Parsley is thorough and always a pleasure to visit with.
- Oct. 08, 2023
We are new to the area and I was nervous about finding a new eye care place. Hermitage was the first... place I tried and it is wonderful! The staff and doctors are kind, knowledgeable, and professional. Thanks!
- Sep. 23, 2023
I have been using Hermitage Eye Care and Dr, Hammond for many years. I have been well satisfied.
- Sep. 21, 2023
After not going to an eye doctor since before Covid and because I moved from out of state, I was hes... itant about a new office and Doctor. I had no need to worry. Dr. Ditto was the most personable eye professional I have ever see; and I have seen a lot of them in my life. I was very happy with her treatment of my eyes and her willingness to answer all my questions. The office staff is very helpful and just seem to be really nice people. They took their time with a little insurance issue I had, and went out of their way to solve that problem. And they were very helpful in choosing my new pair, which after 4 years of not changing my prescription, I'm using to see a lot better now! I would highly recommend this eye clinic and have already referred some of my family.
- Sep. 18, 2023
Very caring and professional.
- Sep. 18, 2023
A truly professional and friendly provider! A pleasure to deal with and always a quality service and... product.
- Sep. 14, 2023
I really appreciated the care, professionalism and thoroughness that Dr. Hammond showed in doing my ... eye exam. Excellent service that exceeded my expectations.
- Sep. 07, 2023
Dr. Hammond and his staff are always kind and treat you like family!! I've been a patient of Dr. Ham... mond since the late 90's or early 2000's. I always look forward to my annual appointment. Dr. Hammond's current staff is amazing and they are always kind!! I highly recommend Hermitage Eye Care!!
- Sep. 07, 2023
This is a superb place to go for your vision needs. They are caring, responsive, knowledgeable and t... horough. They are interesting, kind, and calming. I highly recommend them!
- Sep. 03, 2023
Had a great experience. Kind and curtious staff and Doctors!
- Aug. 25, 2023
Always the best
- Aug. 24, 2023
Very friendly staff and physicians. Spends time with you, answers your questions
- Aug. 13, 2023
I’ve been going to Hermitage Eye Care for 20 years. Left once and that was a huge mistake. They ha... ve quality providers that are trustworthy and the staff are great!
- Aug. 03, 2023
Great optometrist - very efficient office and the doctors explain everything thoroughly.
- Jul. 26, 2023
Staff and Doctors very polite and knowledgeable
- Jul. 26, 2023
When my kids previous eye Dr did not take my kids new insurance a few years ago friends recommended ... Hermitage Eye Care. Every interaction with every provider and staff member every time has been amazing. Highly recommend!
- Jul. 21, 2023
Great bunch of people. Always friendly and professional. Try them and see.

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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 Hermitage 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 Hermitage as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Hermitage EyeCare in Hermitage without delay!

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