Eye Emergencies in St. Augustine

Eye Emergencies in St. Augustine

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 Anastasia Eye Associates for emergency eye care.

Our St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine

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Patient Reviews
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- Aug. 25, 2023
Fit me in before his vacation. Immediate relief from eye pain.
- Aug. 21, 2023
Dr. Greene is great! Matt and staff are great too! Great selection of eyewear too!
- Aug. 19, 2023
A breath of fresh air compared to over-crowded waiting rooms and long wait times. Personal, profes... sional, caring and competent.
- Aug. 13, 2023
Great team of eye care professionals
- Aug. 11, 2023
Dr Green is a wonderfully kind person. When I had a problem on a Saturday, he opened his office for ... me. Found it was serious and made arrangements for eye surgery the upcoming Monday. Can’t get that from Costco!!!! His staff is a projection of him.
- Aug. 07, 2023
Kudos to Matt as the best Optician in St. Augustine. Knowledgeable, caring and efficient.
- Jul. 26, 2023
I had the most pleasant experience with caring professionals. I highly recommend their services.
- Jun. 16, 2023
I'd like to thank Matt Lee and Dr. Green. Always a wonderful experience.
- Jun. 10, 2023
Dr Greene has been my eye doctor for over 20 years. always caring and attentive to both my and my hu... sband's concerns.
- May. 05, 2023
Outstanding care, each time.
- Apr. 07, 2023
Dr. Greene is very friendly and professional
- Mar. 10, 2023
Dr. Greene and his staff are always kind, professional, and compassionate. They provide not only exc... ellent care but also customer service. Sadly, something that is becoming harder and harder to find BUT not at their office!
- Feb. 28, 2023
Happy I could get a sooner than later appointment. Friendly and competent staff and doctors. Liked ... how Dr Greene would explain things to me . First class office all around.
- Feb. 14, 2023
Dr Greene and his staff have been taking care of my eyes for 15 plus years. They are friendly, effic... ient, and professional. It is a "ONE STOP SHOP". Excellent people. JB
- Feb. 02, 2023
They are friendly and efficient.
- Jan. 11, 2023
The frames of my glasses were damaged beyond repair. Matt was extremely helpful finding another fra... me that the lens' would fit in. Friendly, professional, prompt. I highly recommend.
- Aug. 02, 2022
I called here because I was on desperate need of a pair of glasses that I lost in the ocean. We were... leaving the next day so I needed them same day. I called at 1:15pm and had glasses by 3:20pm!!! The staff was so nice and helpful. Michelle helped me pick out a pair of frames that I loved. Matt helped me get them adjusted to my face. While I was there I witnessed how welcoming and kind they were to every person that walked in there. I was an online buyer and this place has made me realize that brick and mortar has a leg up on the online shops!
- Jul. 28, 2022
Dr Green, Matt and their staff are amazing. They provide such excellent care that after moving to th... e Gulf Coast, I make the 6 hour drive just to receive eye care from them. You will not be disappointed with them.
- Jul. 05, 2022
There are still genuinely good people in this world! I’m from pittsburgh, on my way to st Augustin... e I broke my eyeglasses, I went here to see Matt, he repaired them in less than 5 minutes, would not accept any payment, gave me the option to make a donation to the jar on the counter for a worthy cause! I actually felt bad that I could not pay for his service, I can’t describe how relieved I am knowing that I don’t have to drive back to pittsburgh without glasses. What a wonderful service they provide in a world that is full of disappointments, I highly recommend this business for all your eyeglass needs!
- Jun. 09, 2022
I inadvertently stepped on my wife's glasses while on vacation in St. Augustine. We went to Anastas... ia Eye Associates the next morning and the optician fixed them perfectly within 15 minutes. I, of course, offered to pay, but he told me to put money in a jar for a local charity instead. If I lived here, this is the business I would go to for my eye glass purchases and servicing.

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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 St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Anastasia Eye Associates in St. Augustine without delay!

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