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Eye Emergencies in Kent

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 Clearvue Vision Center for emergency eye care.

Our Kent 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

Zackary Hart
Zackary Hart O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients

Zackary Hart, O.D. earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern California College of Optometry after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Hart has a special interest in dry…

Bryan Heitmeyer
Bryan Heitmeyer O.D.

Bryan Heitmeyer, O.D. earned his Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry, where he was honored with an award for patient care excellence. He completed his undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University.…

Alexandra Gelt
Alexandra Gelt O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients

Dr. Alexandra Gelt earned her Doctor of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, graduating with honors and receiving the Beta Sigma Kappa award for academic excellence. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the…

Michelle Chan
Michelle Chan O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients

Michelle Chan, O.D., earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from The Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, after obtaining her undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia. Originally from Atlanta, she completed internships at…

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This place is the BEST!!
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Crazy as it may sound in 2026 America, the people here honestly care about your eye health first. Di... d not think we still had businesses like this anymore, so they really made my day. 🌟

Urgent Eye Care in Kent

8009 South 180th Street
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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • EyeMed
  • Medicare Supplement
  • Avesis
  • Davis Vision
  • Health Alliance Insurance
  • Heritage Vision Plans
  • Railroad Medicare Beneficiaries
  • Medicare Part B
  • Multiplan
  • National Vision Administration (NVA)
  • Pacific Source Community Solutions
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • TriWest
  • VBA
  • Vision Care Direct
  • WellCare
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Clearvue Vision Center in Kent without delay!