Eye Emergencies in North Central Omaha

Eye Emergencies in North Central Omaha

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 Malbar Vision Center - Maple for emergency eye care.

Our North Central 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!


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


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 North Central 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 North Central Omaha as soon as possible.


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- Feb. 02, 2025
Very flexible hours .Great doctors staff very helpful.
- Dec. 10, 2024
Pleasant staff, clean building, helpful
- Oct. 30, 2024
Very friendly, professional and helped pick out the perfect frames.
- Oct. 24, 2024
Friendly, fast & never feel rushed
- Oct. 01, 2024
Always a great experience. Everyone is so knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend checking the... m out
- Sep. 12, 2024
A great place to take care of your eyes! The staff is very friendly and helpful and the doctor is ve... ry knowledgeable and skilled.
- Jul. 19, 2024
Very great Dr. and staff!!
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- Apr. 19, 2024
Christine was so helpful! Everyone was friendly. It was very calm. The process was easy and I got my... glasses super fast. I never thought I would say I’m looking forward to another eye exam, but I am looking forward to seeing them again next year and knowing that it’s going to be a good experience, I’ve recommended them to all of my friends and family.
- Mar. 15, 2024
Everyone was extremely nice and helpful. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I highly r... ecommend the 102nd and Maple location!
- Mar. 05, 2024
Upon screening, I found that the staff, equipment, and attitude were all adequate.The staff is quite... helpful! I received a decent response to my issues. Valerie Leff, the doctor, is quite competent. Thank you!
- Jan. 05, 2024
I love this place! If you want a group of nice and professional people, this is the place.
- Nov. 16, 2023
Great customer service
- Nov. 11, 2023
Helpful and efficient
- Sep. 26, 2023
The doctor was great! Clean, comfortable, and friendly!
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- Sep. 10, 2023
The doctor was awesome the staff was very friendly I would recommend this place
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- Aug. 28, 2023
Very professional and friendly service which is sad but true, it's rare nowadays
- Jul. 18, 2023
Dr. Felt is incredible and provides exception care. I've been with him for 20 years.

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Urgent Eye Care in North Central Omaha

Our optometry practice in North Central Omaha

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Malbar Vision Center - Maple in North Central Omaha without delay!

(402) 571-8888