Eye Emergencies in Commerce City

Eye Emergencies in Commerce City

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 North Range Eye Care for emergency eye care.

Our Commerce City 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 Commerce City 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 Commerce City as soon as possible.

Patient Reviews
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- Oct. 04, 2024
BLUETIFUL & KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF, they blew my eye balls mind..I was very impressed with care & optio... ns they offered…but if you need your eye balls massaged, it’s the perfect place… oh you don’t know what that feels like, guess you need to get over there & experience eye ball care & love… but that’s just how I felt..well how about you be their guess & find out for yourself….
- Oct. 01, 2024
Providers are knowledgeable, thorough, and took time to explain my condition. My new prescription ... is working well, and I will be back again whenever I need eye care.
- Sep. 25, 2024
Friendly and competent staff with a welcoming environment. Definitely recommend!
- Sep. 15, 2024
Great customer service from the staff. You can easily tell they care about their clients, I would re... commend them to everyone,
- Sep. 13, 2024
Dr. Hite is excellent. He takes his time, doesn't rush your appointment, and answers questions with... thoughtfulness and informed feedback. Also, the personnel at the front desk are enjoyable, helpful and establishing an appointment and answering questions, and made me feel valued.
- Aug. 15, 2024
Great service and staff. Very kind and professional which made my appointment easy
- Jul. 14, 2024
I've been going here for years. Really appreciate them knowing my eye history. And having a plan mov... ing forward. Friendly and professional.
- Jun. 25, 2024
Love love love this optometrist. I love my contacts and their glasses selection is good. You’re ... able to get all your needs met in one place. Customers service is excellent and they care for you and your family.
- Jun. 06, 2024
Great staff and care!
- May. 25, 2024
The Best!!!! I love the doctor's and team. They are all very kind, knowledgeable and empathic. I'm a... lways greeted with a smile and a warm greeting when I come in. The doctor's are outstanding and the best I've ever experienced. The office is cute, clean and there are tons of beautiful glasses to purchase for men and woman. If your reading this review and looking for the best of the best-look no further. I love this team.
- May. 22, 2024
Dr. Hite and his staff go above and beyond expectation.
- May. 13, 2024
Very friendly professional and overall every time I have an appointment I have the best experience.
- May. 10, 2024
Great place to have you eye care taken care of. Friendly people, easy scheduling and great facility....
- May. 05, 2024
The people are super nice and the place was spotless.
- Apr. 19, 2024
Very professional office, the staff is pleasant.
- Apr. 15, 2024
This office is my all-time-favorite eye office! The staff is always incredibly friendly and helpful,... and the doctors are attentive and caring.
- Apr. 11, 2024
Very good.
- Apr. 09, 2024
Great service, very professional
- Apr. 06, 2024
Very satisfied with their staff and facility. They make you feel like you are the only patient ther... e during your appointment.
- Mar. 29, 2024
This is my 4th year in a row going to them. I have never had a bad experience there. Everyone is sup... er friendly and very professional. Plus, they never try to push any procedure and/or product on you. I will keep going there for as long as I can!

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Urgent Eye Care in Commerce City

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  • 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
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting North Range Eye Care in Commerce City without delay!

(720) 499-8349