Eye Emergencies in White House

Eye Emergencies in White House

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 Community EyeCare for emergency eye care.

Our White House 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 White House

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 23 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Eye Med
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Patient Reviews
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- Sep. 11, 2023
Always take care of my needs...
- Sep. 06, 2023
Our whole family loves Dr. DeHaven and all of his amazing and very friendly staff!
- Sep. 01, 2023
Very Friendly and knowledgeable.
- Aug. 29, 2023
Great place for eye care! Professional & thorough staff!
- Aug. 10, 2023
They all go way above and beyond. Superior customer service. Highly recommend.
- Aug. 10, 2023
The entire office is so great and the Dr. is kind and knowledgable!
- Aug. 06, 2023
Dr. DeHaven and his staff are fantastic to work with! We’ve been seeing them since we moved here i... n 2014 and have always found everyone easy to work with and supportive of our needs.
- Aug. 02, 2023
Dr. DeHaven is the best. You can tell he genuinely cares about your vision. He doesn’t rush in and... rush out like a lot of doctors do these days.
- Jul. 23, 2023
Very nice, friendly office staff and Dr. They got me in for a problem within 1 day. They also have ... a great selection of glasses to choose from.
- Jul. 06, 2023
I needed new glasses do to a coating coming off my old glasses. They took care of it and got my new ... glasses in about a week & a half. Great service!
- Jun. 29, 2023
Loved Dr. Jessica Hines-Beard! She took the time to explain everything while doing the exam and answ... ered all my questions.
- Jun. 09, 2023
Dr DeHaven performs a very thorough eye exam and is friendly which I believe is important for excell... ent patient care. They are also very caring in helping you pick out the right glasses. I have been going to Community Eye Care for 15+ years and I’ve always had great patient care.
- May. 11, 2023
I wish I had known about this place sooner..The absolute BEST eyecare experience I have EVER had..no... waiting in an overcrowded office.. great Dr who took time to explain the results of my exam..super nice and helpful staff from reception thru helping me pick the right frames..im blown away by the great service!..
- May. 08, 2023
Great team of professionals that give us a great experience each and every time.
- May. 05, 2023
I recommend to anyone looking for professional, quality eye care services. I will never switch.
- Apr. 28, 2023
Very good experience. Two thumbs up.
- Apr. 13, 2023
Very friendly and efficient! I did not have to wait in the waiting room for long periods of time li... ke I have in the past at other offices.
- Apr. 05, 2023
Friendly professional staff. Dr DeHaven takes time to explain concerns or answer questions.
- Mar. 22, 2023
Great place to get eye exams and glasses/contacts. Staff truly cares and very friendly!
- Mar. 03, 2023
Dr. Dehaven and the entire staff at Community Eye Care are amazing!!! I highly recommend them for a... ll your eye care needs!!!

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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 White House 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 White House as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Community EyeCare in White House without delay!

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