Eye Emergencies in Midtown

Eye Emergencies in Midtown

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 Ducklo EyeCare for emergency eye care.

Our Midtown 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


Urgent Eye Care in Midtown

Our optometry practice in Midtown

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Hours
  • Monday 9:15 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:15 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 7:15 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thursday 7:15 am - 4:00 pm
  • Friday 7:15 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 23 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Patient Reviews
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- Aug. 30, 2023
Ducklo EyeCare is an excellent family owned practice.
- Aug. 29, 2023
My go to eye care place for more than 20 years!
- Aug. 25, 2023
Walked in for my appointment desk staff were very friendly, filled out paperwork and was seen by Tec... h. then Eye Doctor. In and out in less than an hour. Whoo hoo
- Aug. 22, 2023
Great service! From check in to prescription, the experience was awesome.
- Aug. 19, 2023
I have been going to Ducklo Eyecare for over 20 years. It has always been a great experience with e... xams and feedback.
- Aug. 17, 2023
Dr Tommy DUCKLO has been my Dr for a long time and even though he is retiring I feel like he chose g... reat Doctors to replace him.
- Aug. 14, 2023
Very happy with service and care given by Dr Solomon and the staff.
- Aug. 13, 2023
Everyone was super friendly and overall a great experience!
- Aug. 11, 2023
Stephan at the front desk went above and beyond for us when my son had an emergency and needed his p... rescription sent. You not only provide excellent eye care, but exceed expectations with your amazing staff and customer service. You have no idea how much we appreciate it.
- Aug. 10, 2023
Love Ducklo Eye Care! Their staff are so friendly, no pressure, and a delight to visit.
- Jul. 26, 2023
Friendly, helpful and welcoming staff at registration. Dr. Ferro was engaging, listened well and off... ered insights and recommendations for my eye care. Great experience.
- Jul. 22, 2023
Always has been great service and more importantly, great care!
- Jul. 08, 2023
All of the staff treated me very nice, they all went above and beyond to make sure all my needs and ... wants were met. They helped solved a insurance issue for me in a timely manner and got me on the schedule within just a few days after even though this facility is booked up pretty much for months. I greatly appreciate that. Also, shout out the the woman who helped me pick out and fit me for glasses. She went and picked out what she thought I would like, I tried them all on and and she nailed it I had a hard time deciding which to pick. But I finally made my decision and she got me priced and the order ready for me. All in all this has been the best eye exam experience I've ever had and I will definitely be coming back here from now on.
- Jul. 05, 2023
Great staff, both medical and administrative. Wait times are sometimes a little long, but my eye exa... ms are always thorough. Been going here for many years.
- Jun. 29, 2023
I've been seeing Dr. Ducklo since the 1980s, but I had an urgent concern and had to see Dr. Blair So... lomon, which turned out to be just as satifactory. Everyone was friendly, reassuring, and Dr. Solomon clearly explained what was happening while making sure I knew PVD is something that happens to virtually everyone as they age.
- Jun. 29, 2023
Been going to Ducklo EyeCare for almost 30 years. Always felt comfortable and welcome by Dr. Ducklo... and his staff. The best and most thorough eye exam had always come from Dr. Ducklo.
- Jun. 10, 2023
After not being able to see without double vision due to keratoconus for 40 years, I am elated and b... eside myself. I was introduced to Scalaral lenses. I cried and laughed and freaked out a little when Two images merged into one. Thank you Ducklo for changing my life
- Jun. 09, 2023
I’m in town for the weekend and my contact ripped in half last night. Thank you to Ducklo EyeCare ... for providing me with another one for free, with a prescription from my Florida eye doctor. Thank you so much!!! I can see again!!!
- Jun. 07, 2023
Great place!
- Jun. 04, 2023
I have been seeing Dr.Ducklo eye care for many years. Great customer service and highly trained opht... halmologist under the care of Dr.Ducklo church is the location for top quality eye care. If you have a condition that needs more attention trust me you will get a recommendation for your 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 Midtown 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 Midtown as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Ducklo EyeCare in Midtown without delay!

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