Eye Emergencies in Richland

Eye Emergencies in Richland

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 Richland Eye Care, PLLC for emergency eye care.

Our Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland as soon as possible.

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- Dec. 03, 2024
Great friendly wonderful staff
- Dec. 03, 2024
Our entire family is grateful for the good care of REC, having been in the care of Dr. Flynn for man... y years. We are grateful for such excellent service from the entire team in our small town.
- Nov. 21, 2024
10/10 can’t say enough about this office! Everyone is awesome, and I feel like I’m the most impo... rtant patient EVERY time I’ve gone. Highly recommend and Dr Flynn is amazing! He definitely knows his stuff!
- Nov. 20, 2024
Great office staff and Dr's. Very professional and knowledgeable and made me feel at ease with my e... xam and glasses.
- Nov. 09, 2024
I had an absolutely fantastic experience getting my eye exam done for a new glasses prescription! Fr... om the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making me feel comfortable right away. The optometrist was thorough, professional, and took the time to answer all my questions, explaining everything in a way that was easy to understand. They really made sure I understood my vision needs and were so attentive to every detail. By the end, I felt confident that I had the perfect prescription for my glasses. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for top-notch eye care
- Nov. 04, 2024
Terrific customer service and comprehensive eye exam. So glad we found you!
- Oct. 31, 2024
I have been a customer since 2018  and I am totally confident that I get the best service with Rich... land Eye Care - they are flawless taking care of my condition and giving me reassurance about being assisted with the most advanced equipments and technology for eye treatment and exams. Their commitment to their customers is amazing!
- Oct. 29, 2024
Great staff and wonderful service. I am always treated with care and in a timely manner. Everyone wh... o works there is super pleasant. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone.
- Oct. 23, 2024
Great service. I will definitely be back
- Oct. 21, 2024
Courteous, Friendly Staff and Doctor! Thank You
- Oct. 21, 2024
Highly recommend this eye care facility -- First time I saw a picture of the inside of my eye-- that... was very educational for me--- Dr. Flynn is very competent and the staff customer-friendly
- Oct. 16, 2024
The staff are all really friendly and helpful.
- Oct. 10, 2024
5 for sure! So glad to be back your service and technology are top notch, what a great team of provi... ders from start to finish 😁
- Sep. 30, 2024
I love Dr. Flynn and his staff. I love how Dr. Flynn shows me my eyes on the computer and explains t... hem to me. I won't go anywhere else 🤓
- Sep. 22, 2024
Wonderful staff and Dr! They care about your vision and your pocket book🤗
- Sep. 17, 2024
Super friendly and helpful staff!! Highly recommend.
- Sep. 16, 2024
Great office, wonderful people. I started coming here about 12 years ago- their customer service and... level of care has always been top notch. Only eye Dr I've been to that allowed me to take frames home to try out and see how I (and my husband) liked them prior to committing to purchase (which is important because they are literally the first thing people will see when they look at you!) I was so disappointed when my vision insurance changed and I had to go elsewhere for a few years. Now that I have had lasik though I dropped my vision insurance (since I shouldn't need glasses/contacts) just so I can go here for my yearly exam. 100% recommend.
- Sep. 11, 2024
Awesome service and great "Bedside Manner." Been going there for 15 years.
- Sep. 03, 2024
Dr Flynn and staff are top notch. When we walk in for appointments, we are treated like family pract... ically. Each exam on the 3 of us in the family is well explained and thorough. It’s an appointment I never dread, rather look forward to.
- Aug. 29, 2024
Fast and friendly.

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Urgent Eye Care in Richland

Our optometry practice in Richland

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 24 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
  • Jan. 01 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • UMR
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Richland Eye Care, PLLC in Richland without delay!

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