Eye Emergencies in Hannibal

Eye Emergencies in Hannibal

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 International Eyecare Center - Hannibal for emergency eye care.

Our Hannibal 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!


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


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 Hannibal 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 Hannibal as soon as possible.

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- Nov. 28, 2024
Staff were helpful and explained everything, as well as kind and caring. Dr. Mueller was very friend... ly and open. All in all, a really good experience! It didn't feel like going to the doctor at all!
- Oct. 26, 2024
I love IEC because they treat me like family and are very knowledgeable in their field! Dr. Daack i... s the best!
- Oct. 24, 2024
Hands down best and easiest time I have ever had getting an eye exam. Everyone was super friendly a... nd helpful. Appreciate the fact they were fast and respectful of my time.
- Oct. 16, 2024
The doctor and staff are super friendly and helpful and it is a pleasant experience every time I go ... to the eye doctor.
- Oct. 07, 2024
Great people here.
- Aug. 28, 2024
Excellent eye care faculty. From scheduling an appointment, to picking out frames everyone is very p... rofessional, yet friendly and understanding of each patients different needs. Dr. Daack not only treats you for your eye care needs but truly gets to know you and ask about major life events that are currently happening. This makes you feel as part of their family not just another patient. Highly recommend Dr. Daack and IEC.
- Aug. 23, 2024
Absolutely hands down the best of the best of the best years man!!!! Especially my personal favorite... s Chandra eye tech and of course Dr. Kenneth Mueller. Thanx to y'all for everything u all do. I really appreciate it ALL!!
- Aug. 08, 2024
Great place. Friendly and knowledgeable staff and doctors.! Many test done in office on your first v... isit. Totally compressive care. It's the place to go! Check it out for yourself.
- Aug. 04, 2024
I love international eye care except one receptionist I think her name is renea or Rhonda she's rude... and mean
- Jul. 03, 2024
Very nice staff, great doctor
- Jul. 01, 2024
All staff was wonderful and made me feel comfortable! I would recommend IEC to everyone. We have bee... n going for years.
- Jun. 23, 2024
The staff is friendly and helpful.
- Jun. 21, 2024
excellent and caring staff and Kent Mueller is the best!!
- Jun. 20, 2024
Great experience .. and love my glasses..
- Jun. 17, 2024
they are great place i take my yungest there and my oldest daughter and grandbabies even go it great...
- May. 26, 2024
I was very pleased with the eye exam I received the lady who helped me pick out glasses was very car... ing and making sure that I got the right glasses for me and that I was getting the best price for my glasses
- May. 18, 2024
Getting an appointment is easy. They are friendly, caring, understanding, knowledgeable, all around ... just a very pleasant place and employees.
- May. 14, 2024
Best overall team out there for eye care !!
- May. 06, 2024
Hannibal IEC is Great with children
- Apr. 11, 2024
Dr. Mueller is top notch, cares about his patients, very pleasant.

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  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday By appointment only
  • Sunday Closed
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  • Medicaid
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  • United Healthcare
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting International Eyecare Center - Hannibal in Hannibal without delay!

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