Eye Emergencies in Spring Hill

Eye Emergencies in Spring Hill

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 Primary EyeCare - Spring Hill for emergency eye care.

Our Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill

Our optometry practice in Spring Hill

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Hours
  • Monday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 23 Closed
  • Nov. 24 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 04, 2023
Dr Young took the time to explain some different things to us and great detail. The exam was not ru... shed.
- Oct. 23, 2023
Love both the doctors AND the staff at this location. I'm always treated kindly and thoughtfully an... d get really good information at my appointments.
- Oct. 07, 2023
Great people! Excellent eye doctors and plenty of options for frames.
- Oct. 06, 2023
The staff is friendly. Dr Wong takes his time and has a gentle way about him. Very pleased
- Sep. 29, 2023
Great team of people
- Sep. 01, 2023
very friendly and fun staff. Dr. Engle is awesome. I had a great experience here 🙂
- Aug. 31, 2023
Dr. Engle and his staff were awesome! I was well taken care of from the time I entered their offic... e till I left. Dr. Engle spent quality time with me which was refreshing and I wasn't rushed or hurried. He even gave me a great recommendation for a doctor who performs eyelid surgery. Wonderful place to go for your eye care.
- Aug. 28, 2023
Such a welcoming & friendly staff. The facility was clean & I was seen in a timely manner. The staff... took the time to make me feel comfortable, listen to my concerns, & educate me. I would definitely recommend this practice as a whole!
- Aug. 14, 2023
The employees at Primary Eye, on Main St, Sp Hill, are so nice and fun (Dr Engle, Crystal, Sam & Mi... ke). Everyone that works there is very personable and knowledgeable. Also- they have different, new technology(since my last exam) for testing your eyes. It was very interesting * For your initial appointment, definitely arrive 15 minutes early, as they ask. I was running late at work & arrived late. It took a while to complete the paperwork (on a tablet). Mike & Sam were there past 5:00 -my fault. I truly recommend this provider 100%. I made an appointment for my 80 year old mother also. Dr Engle is par with Davis (mine) & EyeMed (my mother’s). Of course, always double check with your insurance company before scheduling your appointment. Thank you! Cathy P
- Jul. 23, 2023
Dr. Engle is one of the most caring and personable physicians I ever dealt with. The entire staff is... amazing.
- Jun. 08, 2023
The entire staff is pretty great! From start to finish during my eye exam, I felt heard and seen in ... what I needed switching over to wearing glasses full time. I highly recommend Dr. Engle and his associates at this location!
- May. 22, 2023
I was pleased on all counts. A professional and pleasant experience.
- May. 13, 2023
Top notch service start to finish. The staff is friendly and efficient. Will be coming back for year... s to come.
- Apr. 05, 2023
They took me right in as an emergency. Thank-you so very much. Plus Dr. Engles & Staff are friendly... & can be light hearted.but most of all that were concerned & compassionate. Thank-you..
- Mar. 21, 2023
Having Keratoconus, I find the staff and provider is patient and thorough with exam and testing to a... llow me to have the best vision and comfort.
- Feb. 28, 2023
I really appreciate Dr Young and his staff. They are consistently professional and friendly. I know ... they have my best interest at heart and I recommend them enthusiastically!
- Feb. 01, 2023
Dr.Ken was amazing. He answered all our questions patiently and made my daughter feel very comfortab... le. I highly recommend this place.
- Dec. 30, 2022
Wonderful experience called they got me in the same day, very knowledgeable on my history, my glasse... s came within a week these folks are amazing!! I can see clearly now!
- Nov. 04, 2022
Paige is the best! Easygoing, comforting to talk to, and a bubbly personality!
- Oct. 04, 2022
This by far is the BEST PLACE to get glasses, contacts and get your eye exams. The staff is friendly... and Dr. Young listens and gets you into the right contacts!

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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 Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Primary EyeCare - Spring Hill in Spring Hill without delay!

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