Eye Emergencies in Regent Square

Eye Emergencies in Regent Square

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 Eyes on Regent Square for emergency eye care.

Our Regent Square 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 Regent Square

Our optometry practice in Regent Square

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
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Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 04, 2023
Everyone was very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. And the wait time was reasonable!
- Aug. 13, 2023
I Love Coming Here for My Eyeglasses. The Staff Is Great, Very Nice, Very Helpful & Caring.
- Jun. 18, 2023
I’ve been going here for years. The quality of service and merchandise is superb.
- May. 06, 2023
Dr Monroe is a very caring and thorough doctor. My entire family sees him for vision exams. He was a... lso to see me right away for an eye problem. During that visit he took care to check my eye and he gave me a treatment plan that is helping my eye to get better.
- Apr. 03, 2023
I was given a comprehensive explanation of my eye health and left feeling more knowledgeable. The st... aff was very friendly throughout.
- Mar. 21, 2023
Had a great experience with Dr. Monroe & the entire staff. It was a thorough exam and I couldn’t b... e happier with my care. Highly recommend.
- Jan. 10, 2023
Great doctor & staff
- Aug. 30, 2022
This is the only place I would go to get my eye exam from now on
- Aug. 15, 2022
Very nice and positive employees and atmosphere
- Aug. 06, 2022
The exam was thorough and I have a great deal of confidence in the professionalism of the doctor and... the staff. The doctor clearly explained what he was looking for in the tests and included me in options for follow-up care.
- Aug. 01, 2022
Everyone I came in contact with was very pleasant and professional and it made for a great experienc... e and also appreciated your selection of eyewear.
- Jun. 17, 2022
I always receive quality care at Eyes on Regent Square. Pleasant staff, and professionals who know w... hat they're doing. That's why I've been going there for several years even though they're not the closest place to my home!
- Apr. 15, 2022
Dr. Kamons and the staff at Eyes on Regent Square are just awesome. They answer all my questions kin... dly and promptly, and I always feel comfortable there. I'm so glad I became a patient here!
- Mar. 23, 2022
Excellent Dr Kamons is a very good eye doctor
- Mar. 01, 2022
I am highly myopic and it is usually hard to get the glasses and contact lenses that fit. The doctor... explained everything clearly. All the staff and doctors are very friendly and patient. Would definitely recommend!
- Feb. 28, 2022
Couldn't ask for a better ophthalmologist - staff is super friendly and accommodating, exceptional s... ervice & care.
- Feb. 17, 2022
Very welcoming, fast, and nice! One of the, if not the best eye doctors I have been too! Definitely ... will be returning for my annual next year! They were awesome! Thank you!!!
- Nov. 29, 2021
As someone with keratoconus, I am beyond grateful to the entire Eyes on Regent Square team for their... graciousness, patience, kindness, and care while getting scleral lenses for the first time.
- Nov. 25, 2021
Great people and great service. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
- Nov. 11, 2021
Nice staff, Great experience.

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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 Regent Square 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 Regent Square as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Eyes on Regent Square in Regent Square without delay!

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