Eye Emergencies in Omaha

Eye Emergencies in Omaha

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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 Malbar Vision Center - Evans for emergency eye care.

Our Omaha 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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Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 13, 2023
Amazing staff. Super friendly and knowledgeable.
- Nov. 01, 2023
I love this location and Dr. Keefer is an outstanding doctor. The staff is so friendly and knowledge... able!
- Oct. 31, 2023
Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
- Oct. 01, 2023
Great experience at Malbar, Dr Keefer was great and the staff provided a great customer experience. ... Thank You
- Sep. 24, 2023
Fast and helpful
- Sep. 10, 2023
Great office! Convenient hours, helpful and kind staff. Dr. Keefer is great. Smart, efficient and fr... iendly.
- Aug. 04, 2023
Dr. Keefer and staff were amazing. Very professional, personable and informative. Visit, selecting ... frames/lens options and turn-around time for glasses was a great experience.
- Jul. 28, 2023
Everyone here is awesome and made my daughter feel at ease. I 100% recommend them!!
- Jul. 14, 2023
The entire process was easy and quick. The staff and the doctor were really friendly and caring.
- Jun. 24, 2023
Every one here is so kind and helpful!
- May. 02, 2023
Great experience with the new eye doctor and staff all around from the moment I walked in through th... e entire visit. The staff was professional, polite and informative.
- Apr. 03, 2023
Thanks for the best customer service and we value you mentality., 🙂
- Jan. 20, 2023
Dr. Keefer is wonderful! She always has a smile on her face and she's so friendly, kind, and patien... t.
- Jan. 08, 2023
Malbar vision is a great place because of Dr. Bargell. He’s efficient but takes the time to do a g... reat job. Nothing but good things to say about my apt with him.
- Nov. 30, 2022
very helpful!
- Nov. 29, 2022
This was my first trip to an eye doctor. Everyone was very welcoming and did a great job of explain... ing everything to me.
- Nov. 08, 2022
Extremely efficient and professional! Everyone was friendly, and the appointment was on time and don... e with care.
- Oct. 30, 2022
Professional, friendly, careful, thoughtful, excellent support
- Oct. 22, 2022
I especially liked the online scheduling.
- Sep. 08, 2022
We were treated like humans, like family.. like we mattered. This clinic went above and beyond to ma... ke my kids comf as they had a little anxiety. We are lifetime customers for sure!!

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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 Omaha 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 Omaha as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Malbar Vision Center - Evans in Omaha without delay!

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