Eye Emergencies in Highlands Ranch

Eye Emergencies in Highlands Ranch

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 Highlands Ranch HD Eye Care for emergency eye care.

Our Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch

Our optometry practice in Highlands Ranch

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
Patient Reviews
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- Dec. 03, 2023
Love this entire staff! They always make it such a positive experience each and every time I’m in.... I always recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing optometry group.
- Nov. 27, 2023
VERY PROFESSIONAL EYE CARE DOCTORS AND FRIENDLY STAFF
- Oct. 29, 2023
It's the staff... funny -fun and just delight to interact with.
- Oct. 19, 2023
Everyone there is so nice! I was joking and laughing with them as soon as I walked in. I was given ... excellent service, and best of all, I can see again!! No more eye fatigue, sitting at my desk all day staring at a computer. Super cute glasses, so many to choose from. Hannah was so patient with me as I tried on darn near every pair of glasses until I found the right ones. Highly recommend.
- Oct. 11, 2023
Went to this office for the first time the other day after our previous optometrist closed. The staf... f, technicians, and Dr. Jacobs were all very kind and knowledgeable and I felt very well cared for. While I didn't get glasses from the office, they did seem to have a very big selection. Glad to be going here!
- Sep. 22, 2023
Best eye exam I have ever had with such up to date imaging and so friendly and Dr. Jacobs is incredi... ble !!!!! Jules is just amazing and makes you feel so welcomed and like you are family!
- Sep. 08, 2023
Everyone is always very helpful and pleasant at Highlands Ranch HD Eye Care and Dr. Jacobs is a wond... erful eye doctor! We have consistently had excellent care and our glasses and contacts have been fantastic!
- Aug. 02, 2023
Dr Jacob’s is a very caring and passionate provider! This is a top notch practice from the person... al from the front desk to the doctors. The atmosphere when you walk in is fantastic!
- Jul. 02, 2023
This is an excellent eye care business. My family has gone here for years and we’ve been impresse... d every time with the expertise and professionalism of Dr. Jacobs and the whole staff. I highly recommend them for regular exams or any kind of issue. We’ve had great experiences with all the glasses they made for us too.
- Jun. 25, 2023
Fran was a wonderful help. Great selection of quality frames. Excellent customer service
- May. 31, 2023
I’ve been going here for over a decade and Dr. Jacobs is awesome!
- May. 19, 2023
Staff at HD EyeCare took time to help me find the perfect glasses!
- Aug. 23, 2022
Dr. Quinton is exceptional with her eyes exam and explained everything in clear manner, no rush serv... ice. Front staff also so kind and professional. 👏
- Aug. 12, 2022
I’ve been coming here for years and have always had exceptional eye care service. I was in this we... ek for my annual visit and it was my favorite experience yet. Appointment started exactly on time, was never rushed, staff was friendly and professional, felt like I had plenty of time to discuss my eye health with Dr. Jacobs who is excellent at his craft. Chose some awesome new glasses and appointment was completed in less than the one hour that I was told it would be. Love this place for my whole families’ eye care needs!!
- Jul. 28, 2022
I really enjoyed my time with Fran at HD Eye Care. She was kind and helpful to both my wife and eye,... even with our three young children in tow. Loved their selection of frames - way more unique than what I could find elsewhere.
- Jun. 30, 2022
I've been going to Dr. Jacobs for my eye health for decades now and he is my favorite doctor ever (o... f any field\specialty) and the office and staff are also excellent. I wouldn't think of SEEING any other eye doctor!
- May. 06, 2022
I love coming to HD Eye Care. Dr. Quinton is very knowledgeable and compassionate. She took the ti... me to explain and made sure my son can put in and remove his contact lenses. The staff is very courteous and caring.
- Mar. 23, 2022
Dr. Jacobs was amazing, friendly, & very informative. Also Jules was so nice & polite. Love this pla... ce!
- Feb. 02, 2022
Fantastic service! 10/10 recommended and will go again!
- Jan. 29, 2022
I had an emergency visit and Dr. Quinton was able to find time for me immediately. She was knowledge... able and professional. I saw Dr. Jacobs a few times after that and he was also fantastic. He made sure he would get me healthy without breaking the bank. I am so glad I went here and I'll recommend this practice to everyone. The nursing and front desk staff are wonderful, too. Thank you all for being the best in the business!

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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 Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Highlands Ranch HD Eye Care in Highlands Ranch without delay!

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