Eye Emergencies in Florissant

Eye Emergencies in Florissant

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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 Crown Vision Center - Florissant for emergency eye care.

Our Florissant 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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  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
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Patient Reviews
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- Sep. 12, 2023
Good Service and good deals !
- Aug. 07, 2023
Customer service was excellent when making my selection and upon pickup my service was fast and exc... eptional. I will definitely be bringing my son in for his new glasses
- Aug. 03, 2023
The staff at this location is always super nice! They always answer my questions thoroughly. They al... so get you in & out. They never have an attitude, always welcoming me and my family with a smile. They are also really good with kids as well when it comes to exams & picking out glasses. Very knowledgable crew they have!
- Jun. 07, 2023
Great staff, great service!
- May. 27, 2023
Great atmosphere great energy
- Apr. 23, 2023
Everyone who works there are so friendly and work together so well. Thank you!
- Jan. 23, 2023
I ❤️ My New Eyeglasses & That's My First Time I Went To (Crown Vision) On Friday, January 13th, ... 2023 & I ❤ It.
- Jan. 22, 2023
The team was extreme helpful. They not only helped me pick out new frames, but also adjusted my old ... frames so I was more comfortable while I was waiting for my new glasses. My new glasses are fantastic. The lenses make everything very sharp and crisp even though they were the same RX as my old ones.
- Dec. 07, 2022
The staff at Crown Vision is super polite & helpful! My 4 kids go there & we've been so happy with t... hem that I have now switched to them for myself too!
- Oct. 26, 2022
People were great and the glasses were a great improvement
- Sep. 22, 2022
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- Sep. 04, 2022
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- Aug. 17, 2022
Everyone was nice and knew their job!
- Jul. 13, 2022
The staff and doctor was very nice and made my daughter feel relaxed and welcomed by it being her fi... rst time. Thank you
- May. 27, 2022
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- Apr. 10, 2022
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- Mar. 29, 2022
Best customer service and their selection of frames is wonderful.
- Feb. 11, 2022
Excellent services from start to finish. The staff paid close attention to detail and the doctor did... a thorough exam.
- Jan. 25, 2022
Prompt, curteous and professional. I would definitely recommend.
- Dec. 30, 2021
The eye doctor, Dr. Mary Hohenberger, was very thorough in the exam. She took her time to explain al... l my questions. I could not be more comfortable with her experience and tender care. The other staff were very courteous and welcoming. It was an enjoyable experience.

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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 Florissant 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 Florissant as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Crown Vision Center - Florissant in Florissant without delay!

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