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Eye Emergencies in South Denver

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 Eyes Of The World - Washington Park for emergency eye care.

Our South Denver 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

Amanda Groenhuyzen
Amanda Groenhuyzen O.D.

Amanda Groenhuyzen, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry, where she graduated summa cum laude with advanced training in primary eye care, pediatrics, and ocular disease. She earned her…

Channing Baird
Channing Baird O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • In Person Appointments

Dr. Channing Baird completed Optometry School at Pacific University in 1994 after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Physics in 1990 from the University of Colorado. After working with some of Denver’s top physicians, she…

Gene Johnson
Gene Johnson O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Dr. Gene Johnson received his undergraduate degree from Ferris State College and went on to further his education obtaining his Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. Dr. Johnson has an interest in…

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Athena is great! She is so knowledgable and help me pick out a really great pair of glasses!
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Urgent Eye Care in South Denver

1033 South Gaylord Street
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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Eyes Of The World - Washington Park in South Denver without delay!