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Eye Emergencies in Kirksville

Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Don’t wait!

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 International Eyecare Center - Kirksville for emergency eye care.

Our Kirksville 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

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

Meet our Eye Doctors

Mathieu Hill
Mathieu Hill O.D.

Mathieu Hill, O.D., earned his Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Andrew Taylor Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2021 and his Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Pre-Clinical from the University…

Tara Guinn
Tara Guinn O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients

Dr. Tara Guinn earned her undergraduate degree from Iowa State University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Doctorate of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry, graduating with honors. She has been a…

Tyler Page
Tyler Page O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Dr. Tyler Page was born and raised in southern Utah. He has a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Zoology from Southern Utah University. Dr. Page has always been fascinated by the eye, so naturally, optometry was the…

William Adler
William Adler O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

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Urgent Eye Care in Kirksville

1702 North Baltimore Street
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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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  • Medicare
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  • Anthem
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  • Medicaid
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting International Eyecare Center - Kirksville in Kirksville without delay!