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Eye Emergencies in West San Jose

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 Global Eyecare Optometry for emergency eye care.

Our West San Jose 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

Helen Cheng
Helen Cheng O.D.

Helen Cheng, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of California, Berkeley, where she was recognized by the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from…

Melissa Meng
Melissa Meng O.D.

Melissa Lau Meng, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry with cum laude honors from the Southern California College of Optometry. She earned her Bachelor of Science in General Biology from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Meng…

Mindy Loh
Mindy Loh O.D.

Mindy Loh, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Riverside. A Bay Area native, Dr. Loh is passionate…

Yunwei "Lily" Chang
Yunwei "Lily" Chang O.D.

Yunwei “Lily” Chang, O.D., is an experienced optometrist with more than 10 years of clinical experience. She is passionate about helping patients achieve healthier vision at every stage of life through personalized, patient-focused eye…

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Hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
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  • VSP
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  • Cigna
  • Railroad Medicare Beneficiaries
  • United Health Care Community Plan
  • WellCare
  • Health Net
  • Medicare Part B
  • Alignment Healthcare
  • Anthem PPO
  • Alameda Alliance
  • SHARP HEALTH PLAN
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Global Eyecare Optometry in West San Jose without delay!