Eye Emergencies in East

Eye Emergencies in East

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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 EyeCare Specialties of Colorado - Colorado Boulevard for emergency eye care.

Our East 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


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Our optometry practice in East

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 23 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
Patient Reviews
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- Aug. 26, 2023
Great experience! Awesome staff!
- Aug. 24, 2023
Mitsi went to great lengths to fix an insurance mess up. Amanda was proactive in finding a couple o... f frames she thought I would like and I did! Dr. Lahoud was very patient with my need to talk and be heard.
- Aug. 01, 2023
Very professional. In and out in less then 30 mins. Dr. Emily is amazing and super helpful.
- Jul. 29, 2023
I just want to thank both Dr. Lipscomb, and Dr. Meyette. Both were extremely accommodating, attentiv... e, and informed. I would say that they both were doctors that I would happily see again- both for the aforementioned reasons and because they will have helped my eyes stay in the best shape possible. Dr. Meyette, you taking your time to calmly address my concerns (some of them repeatedly when I made it necessary) was probably the biggest relief I could have asked for when it comes to my overall health concerns. Thanks so much, sir.
- Jul. 26, 2023
Very cordial and professional
- Jul. 22, 2023
I really appreciated James’ help yesterday. He was incredibly proactive and worked with my insuran... ce and budget limits to get me what I needed. I got contacts for the first time, and he was incredibly patient and helpful as I learned to put them in. Thank you!
- Jul. 21, 2023
They were there for me, and they were very professional and seemed to be happy and have a smile on t... heir faces while helping others. The staff was great and the doctor's will listen.
- Jul. 08, 2023
All the stuff and Doctor's behavior is very good 😊
- Jun. 29, 2023
2 front desk ladies are awesome!! super helpful and sweet! if i were to recommend this place to anyo... ne it would be because of them:))
- Jun. 13, 2023
Everyone was very nice and wanted to help with any concerns.
- Jun. 03, 2023
I will never go anywhere else for glasses again. The staff here are quite phenomenal!
- May. 13, 2023
Compassionate and dedicated to excellent service
- May. 08, 2023
Dr.Emily smith is such a kind and knowledgeable doctor. This was my sons first appointment and she m... ade sure he was having fun and engaged the whole time while still managing to complete the exam. I was also so happy to be educated on myopic preventative measures!
- Apr. 22, 2023
I had an eye urgency today and needed to be seen as soon as possible. I was able to be seen by Dr. L... ipscomb, and from start to finish had the best experience. When I called this morning I spoke with Alex, and she was so kind and helpful, and went out of her way to make sure I could get in today and that I was taken care of. When I got there, both her and a coworker, Jason, helped me - again super kind and great. The Dr. and his assistant were also both great and made me feel confident in the care I was receiving. No one rushed me or made me feel like they were squeezing me in. I left feeling like they all cared. Even when I called back to make my follow up appt, the gentleman who answered was super awesome. They have a new patient out of me, thanks!!
- Apr. 15, 2023
it was short and sweet, took care of business, the atmosphere was wonderful, thank you very much.
- Mar. 20, 2023
Misty helped me she was very helpful. She took very good care of my needs, thanks
- Mar. 02, 2023
Michael Morovati is the best eye doctor I have had the pleasure to work with. The staff at this lo... cation is also top notch. Loved how large the office was as well.
- Feb. 23, 2023
Very Satisfied, staff went above and beyond!!!
- Feb. 08, 2023
Friendly people, good service, the doctor explained what he was doing and what the results meant, an... d didn't treat me as though I was completely stupid. Great experience!
- Feb. 04, 2023
Great care, well run business and reasonable price.

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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 East 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 East as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting EyeCare Specialties of Colorado - Colorado Boulevard in East without delay!

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