Eye Emergencies in Andover

Eye Emergencies in Andover

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 Andover Optometry on Central for emergency eye care.

Our Andover 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 Andover

Our optometry practice in Andover

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Hours
  • Monday 7:45 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 7:45 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Patient Reviews
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- Mar. 26, 2024
Dr. Watanabe and his stuff were very friendly, helpful and professional. Dr. Watanabe was very calm ... and took his time examining my son's eyes. He answered all our questions with honesty and explained the process and future steps to take to get my son's version healthy. We are very happy to find this place and to finally find a real eye doctor for my son and maybe the whole family.
- Mar. 19, 2024
ALWAYS OUTSTANDING IN EVERY RESPECT!
- Mar. 12, 2024
Everyone is so nice, polite, unrushed, and thorough, and yet still I was seen pretty much on time ev... ery time I have gone in so far. A huge plus for me!
- Mar. 08, 2024
Dr Watanabe has been my optometrist for many years. He’s a Pros pro. The only one I would go to fo... r Ortho K.
- Mar. 04, 2024
Dr. Watanabe is why I come to this practice. I have a very complicated visual condition, and DrW is ... the only eye doctor I want to see. He is simply the best--talented, skilled, a great listener, responsive, friendly, and supportive. If you're lucky enough to have DrW as your eye care practitioner, you are in good hands. The front-desk staff is also helpful and friendly. This is a wonderful practice.
- Feb. 20, 2024
Lovely optometry office. Great selection of eyewear and the staff are wonderful and quite helpful i... n getting me a great pair of glasses at the lowest cost to me.
- Feb. 20, 2024
Dr. Deshaies is very thorough and explains everything during eye exam. His calm manner helps one to ... relax during the visit. And the staff in the office are very warm and engaging and responsive to any questions asked. Also very convenient to have parking right nearby.
- Feb. 17, 2024
good service and very informed group
- Feb. 15, 2024
It was THE BEST eye exam I have ever had in my life! I can FINALLY see and read things crystal clear... !
- Feb. 13, 2024
Very attentive staff and doctor. They are on top of their game.
- Jan. 27, 2024
My visit was pleasant and easy going, from signing in/paperwork to the exam with Dr. Deshaies. He ex... plained things so clearly and made me feel confident in my care during my eye exam. All of the staff are welcoming and helpful! Thank you!! 😊
- Jan. 25, 2024
The staff remembered my son running out of contact lenses real soon and kept it to their mind. So w... hen a cancelling came in, they (two staff in different times) called and made my son able to see the doctor within a week; schedule showed that the doctor had booked out in three months! We truly appreciate it and could clearly see that patients' needs are well valued!
- Jan. 20, 2024
My wife and I have been coming to Dr. Deshaies for many years. He is very professional, thorough and... courteous. He also gives every patient the amount of time they need and will answer any and all questions you might have. I would highly recommend Dr. Deshaies to anyone.
- Jan. 17, 2024
Excellent service!
- Nov. 21, 2023
No wait emergency exam when I showed up before your posted opening hour. Thank you.
- Oct. 18, 2023
Quick and accurate fit every time. Truly the best practice ever!
- Oct. 07, 2023
Best service and most friendly staff! I have terrible nearsightedness, so I’m very picky about whe... re I go for eye care. Dr. Deshaies is patient, answers my million questions when I go in, and is really looking out for his patients. Big thank you to Marcia for helping with the payment and contact ordering process and making it easy. Come here if you want to be taken care of!
- Sep. 15, 2023
Have been coming to the doctors here since 1976! Even came during summer visits to the US when I wa... s living in Australia. Have gone to a couple of other practitioners, once each, when for some reason I could not come here, but never considered changing to one of them.
- Sep. 09, 2023
Very attentive, friendly and professional team!!
- Aug. 19, 2023
Great service and care for the patients!

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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 Andover 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 Andover as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Andover Optometry on Central in Andover without delay!

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