Exam lane with a slit lamp used for urgent eye care at My Vision Care in Lexington, KY

Eye Exams · Lexington, KY

Emergency Eye Care in Lexington, KY: Same-Day Visits for Eye Problems

Eye injury, red eye or a sudden change in vision? Call or text 859‑216‑2660 first, and we'll guide you.Walk-ins welcome.

For a life-threatening injury or trauma, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Many eye problems are best seen by an eye doctor rather than an ER. Dr. Ron Haddad evaluates eye injuries, red eyes and sudden vision changes with specialized equipment many emergency rooms do not have. Walk-ins welcome; calling ahead helps us prepare for you.

Why an optometrist for eye emergencies

  • 01

    Detailed slit-lamp exam

    Magnified evaluation with equipment many ERs do not have.

  • 02

    Foreign body removal

    Careful removal of metal, glass or debris from the eye's surface.

  • 03

    Corneal abrasions & ulcers

    Diagnosis and treatment, including prescription medication when needed.

  • 04

    Pressure spikes

    Evaluation and management of sudden rises in eye pressure.

When to call right away

Contact us promptly if you have:

  • Sudden flashes, a shower of floaters or a dark curtain over your vision
  • A chemical splash in the eye
  • Metal, glass or debris in the eye
  • Severe pain, extreme redness or discharge
  • A red eye with light sensitivity or blurred vision
  • Any sudden change in vision or an eye injury

While you reach us: avoid rubbing the eye, do not try to remove an object that is stuck in it, and do not use drops or ointment unless a doctor advises it. After a chemical splash, rinse with clean water and call right away.

Emergency eye care questions

What is considered an eye emergency?

Any sudden change in vision or injury that could cause lasting damage, including sudden vision loss, flashes or floaters, chemical splashes, penetrating injuries, severe eye pain or a curtain across your vision. If you are not sure, call us.

Should I go to the ER or an eye doctor for something in my eye?

For an isolated eye problem, an optometrist is often the better choice. We have slit-lamp microscopes that most ERs do not, and can treat corneal scratches, foreign bodies and infections, often with shorter waits. For a life-threatening injury, go to the ER.

Can an eye doctor see me today for a red, painful eye?

Call or text 859‑216‑2660 and our team will guide you. Most pink eye is not sight-threatening, but a red eye with severe pain, light sensitivity or blurred vision can signal a more serious condition, such as a corneal ulcer or uveitis, and needs prompt attention.

Does insurance cover an emergency eye visit?

Urgent eye visits are medical in nature, so they are typically billed to your medical insurance rather than your vision plan. Most vision insurances are also accepted, and we handle the billing for you.

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Dr. Ron Haddad in an exam room at My Vision Care in Lexington, KY

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Dr. Ron Haddad

One of the few remaining doctor-owned, owner-operated practices in Lexington, My Vision Care is led by Dr. Ron Haddad at every visit. His care is deliberate and unhurried, guided by your eyes rather than the clock.

  • UnhurriedTime well spent
  • Doctor-ownedOwner-operated
  • Same-day glassesMost single-vision Rx

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Eye problem? We're here to help.

Call or text 859‑216‑2660. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911. 114 E Reynolds Rd, Lexington, KY.

Information on this site is general and is not medical advice.