Eye Emergencies in Mesa

Eye Emergencies in Mesa

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 Oasis Vision Center for emergency eye care.

Our Mesa 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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Please note, our practice closes daily 12 PM to 1 PM for lunch.


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 Mesa

Our optometry practice in Mesa

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 23 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Anthem
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
Patient Reviews
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- Sep. 06, 2023
Dr. Pieper and her staff are friendly, professional and overall amazing. I recommend them 100%.
- Sep. 04, 2023
I SAW PEOPLE LOVE THIS LOCATION AND HAD TO SEE FOR MYSELF! I found: Attentive, professional, and pro... mpt staff. The office is clean and the doctor listens to you ramble on!! Lol. I recommend this location. PS- my contacts and glasses arrived within 2-3 days from each other. I waited about a week to get my stuff. 🥹 Other locations COULD NEVER! [For anyone saying this is a terrible location you are HATEFUL AND A KAREN/KEVIN. Move on.]
- Sep. 04, 2023
I moved to the east valley and needed to find a new eye care center. Oasis staff and Dr Pieper were ... friendly, efficient and went beyond my expectations. I’m so happy to have found them and been made to feel so comfortable.
- Sep. 02, 2023
Really nice staff, prompt intake process, great selection of frames. Definitely recommend.
- Sep. 02, 2023
Dr Pieper and Staff are very understanding and thorough. I’m so glad that I found them
- Aug. 09, 2023
Dr. Pieper is very knowledgeable, professional, and willing to take the time to answer any questions... you may have. The office is beautiful, and everyone that works there is friendly, very welcoming, and very helpful.
- Jul. 19, 2023
Shout out to the team over there at Oasis Vision! I've been going there for over ten years and appre... ciate their attention to detail, their patience and kindness. Plus, I trust Dr Pieper!! Good combo!
- Jul. 15, 2023
(Translated by Google) The attention was wonderful, I felt very comfortable, they looked for a perso... n who spoke my language and helped me with everything. Very professional. I recommend it! (Original) La atención fue maravillosa, me sentí muy cómoda, buscaron una persona que hablara mi idioma y me ayudó con todo. Muy profesionales. Lo recomiendo!
- Jul. 07, 2023
Thorough exam and diagnosis. Confident in results and recommendations.
- Jun. 24, 2023
Great customer service and very professional friendly staff.
- May. 29, 2023
Dr. Pieper is knowledgeable, professional, and engaging. I highly recommend her to anyone looking fo... r an optometrist. The staff at Oasis is excellent as well. Satisfying experience all around.
- May. 25, 2023
Great people, great service!
- May. 15, 2023
Excellent experience, couldn't have asked for better.
- May. 11, 2023
I very much enjoyed my time at Oasis, everyone there had a smile and was thoughtful and very informa... tive throughout. I’ve been to a few other places for my eye exams but Oasis definitely set my standards higher. They guided me through the process and made me feel valued. Thank you to everyone that helped me, I can’t wait to get my glasses!
- May. 01, 2023
The best vision center for an exam and glasses!
- Apr. 28, 2023
Dr. Doreen Ng delivered superb care without rushing and excellent referral to Arizona Retinal Consul... tants.
- Apr. 28, 2023
I can’t say enough about Oasis! Dr Pieper was amazing and the office staff was really fun! Andrew ... is hilarious and I am happy to say I won’t go anywhere else! Thanks everyone for helping me to get my new glasses.
- Mar. 31, 2023
Wonderful, caring service!
- Mar. 22, 2023
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I’ve been going here for over fifteen years and would highly rec... ommend it.
- Mar. 17, 2023
I highly recommend Oasis Vision Center. I have seen many optometrists in my life as I began wearing ... glasses from a very young age. The staff at Oasis Vision are the most compassionate, knowledgeable, and helpful in the business! I needed to get my eyes 20/20 in order to achieve my dream of flying and Dr. Marci Pieper took the time to really dial in my prescription like no other had previously done for me. Thank you!

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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 Mesa 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 Mesa as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Oasis Vision Center in Mesa without delay!

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