Eye Emergencies in Lincoln

Eye Emergencies in Lincoln

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 EyeCare Specialties - Pine Lake for emergency eye care.

Our Lincoln 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 Lincoln

Our optometry practice in Lincoln

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  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
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Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 17, 2023
Every person that helped me took the time to answer questions and didn't rush .
- Oct. 27, 2023
Very thorough and professional.
- Oct. 23, 2023
Had a bad experience here the first time, well at-least what I thought to be one. But I thought wron... g, this is the best place you can possibly go to get your EyeCare needs... They call to check up on you after to make sure you are satisfied with the prescription. On top of that customer service is A1 and doctors are all very skilled. Will be Recommending this to my friends and family!
- Oct. 22, 2023
Eye Care Specialities is an excellent place for all your eye care needs.
- Sep. 28, 2023
The exams are thorough and efficient. The staff and doctors are friendly and helpful.
- Aug. 05, 2023
This was my first visit here and ai was impressed how friendly, knowledgeable and empathetic the st... aff was! They gave me hope that I might have vision again!
- Jul. 16, 2023
Great service and knowledgeable staff.
- Jun. 17, 2023
Professional caring knowledgable staff. Appointments are always a delight. Great frame selection ... and assistance. I could not be more pleased.
- Jun. 12, 2023
I’ve had nothing but wonderful experiences at this Eye Care Specialities! I’ve seen both Dr. Rei... ns and Dr. Brightman and both were so personable and helpful. They both took time to explain things thoroughly! Heather in contact lens ordering caught that my strength of contacts are medically necessary and are covered more by my insurance! This saved me hundreds of dollars! Wow! I recommend this location to all my family and friends!
- May. 28, 2023
Nice people
- May. 28, 2023
My experience was a positive one with the whole staff !!! Doctor was great !!!
- May. 17, 2023
Dr Steger took extra time for an additional scan that helped determine next step in my eye issue tre... atment
- May. 12, 2023
Krystal Rogge explained entire exam in great detail, was extremely courteous throughout! So appreci... ated. Would recommend absolutely
- May. 09, 2023
Great place , friendly staff.
- Apr. 23, 2023
Very friendly staff, quick and efficient, answered all my questions. I will be returning for all of ... my eyecare needs.
- Mar. 28, 2023
As a senior citizen, my vision is important to me and my provider.
- Mar. 24, 2023
Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Courtney answered all of my questions and explained eve... rything she was checking for me.
- Mar. 08, 2023
I’ve been under Dr. Reins care for over 20 years. He’s a very caring and thorough doctor. He’s... the best!!
- Jan. 26, 2023
Excellent service and care by staff.
- Jan. 11, 2023
The place is clean and a nice atmosphere to be in. The staff is nice, they also seem to be upfront w... ith you explaining your esults from your appointment results

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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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting EyeCare Specialties - Pine Lake in Lincoln without delay!

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