Eye Emergencies in Glendale

Eye Emergencies in Glendale

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 20/20 Image Eye Centers - Glendale for emergency eye care.

Our Glendale 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 Glendale

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  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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- Nov. 09, 2023
Very friendly and very helpful staff! Thank you for being amazing!
- Oct. 12, 2023
Very nice staff! I did not wait long and they were all very friendly and explained what was being do... ne and why. Clean location and just a great experience!
- Oct. 04, 2023
Dr Lucca is fantastic
- Sep. 26, 2023
Awesome customer service, willing to go above and beyond.
- Aug. 18, 2023
Everyone was friendly, the office is really nice, and my appointment went smoothly. I'll definitely ... be staying here.
- Aug. 18, 2023
Dr. Lucca is top notch!
- Aug. 14, 2023
Found this little gem through my insurance company. I was able to get an appointment quickly, they e... ven called to move up my appointment due to a cancelation. The staff is super friendly and professional, the doctor was informative and explained things in easy to understand terms. They have a great selection of frames and lense options and the staff took the time to clearly explain my options and cost. If that isn't enough, my glasses were actually ready for pickup sooner than promised! I've already told all my friends and family about 20/20 Image Eye Centers...a stellar provider!
- Jul. 10, 2023
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- Jun. 16, 2023
Dr Luca is patient and communicates thoroughly regarding exams. His staff were welcoming and profess... ional. They trying care about their patients. Definitely do recommend to family and friends.
- Jun. 08, 2023
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- Jun. 03, 2023
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- Jun. 01, 2023
Be sure you know what your insurance pays before visiting. The staff at the 59th Ave. and Peoria Cen... tre was very nice. The staff was kind and personable and professional! I really liked Doctor Moody and Liz was very kind and patient. My biggest concern was how they deal with pricing with insurance versus cash prices.
- May. 25, 2023
Dr. Lucca is very knowledgeable. He takes his time with you and answers your questions. Easy to sche... dule too.
- May. 24, 2023
Super friendly staff; made my appointment the same day and didn't have to wait at all when I arrived...
- May. 22, 2023
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- May. 19, 2023
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- May. 14, 2023
The staff and doctor were very friendly. The whole process of checking in, getting my exam, ordering... my contacts, and scheduling a follow up was very smooth and easy. I highly recommend!
- Apr. 17, 2023
First time going here. This was a very pleasant experience. Dr Lucca was very informative and easy g... oing. The staff was very nice and knew their job well. I highly recommend them!
- Dec. 30, 2022
Dr Lucca is very kind, intelligent, and I really enjoyed my appointment. My husband and I really lov... e the amount of time he spent with us and the recommendations we were given. We will be coming back
- Dec. 28, 2022
Overall: 2 enthusiastic thumbs up! Same-day availability, friendly and knowledgeable staff, advanced... tech from which to learn, and was fun to see images of my optic nerves and maculae! Dr. Lucca was great!

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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 Glendale 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 Glendale as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

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