Eye Emergencies in Fountain Valley

Eye Emergencies in Fountain Valley

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 ABBA Eye Care - Fountain for emergency eye care.

Our Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley

Our optometry practice in Fountain Valley

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
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  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 21, 2023
Very helpful and customer oriented. Informed of VA services available and within a 5 minute call, I... had support that save me 50%!!!
- Nov. 20, 2023
I took my daughter to buy her first glasses and get an eye exam. Everyone was very helpful and patie... nt.
- Nov. 18, 2023
The only constituents missing were Wings and Lager
- Nov. 01, 2023
Staff was friendly and the technician assisting me was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend.
- Oct. 22, 2023
Great place for fast and friendly services. I use them through the VA and it’s always been a great... experience.
- Oct. 17, 2023
Very nice and comfortable office. The staff was friendly and professional.
- Oct. 14, 2023
Fast, friendly, and affordable. I went in for a replacement frame for my lenses. They found them and... got it switched out in no time. Thank you again for the amazing service. They also have the coolest doors in town.
- Oct. 05, 2023
Everyone is so friendly and helpful!
- Sep. 28, 2023
My experience at Abba Eye Care was fantastic. From scheduling to appt reminders, to the check-in pr... ocess and care by the staff (Sheila) and Dr. Baldwin. It was efficient and such a wonderful experience overall. Highly recommended.
- Sep. 19, 2023
Everything was great! They had me in and out quickly. Great service!
- Sep. 14, 2023
Staff was very helpful and the Dr explained everything about my appointment
- Sep. 07, 2023
Good service .
- Sep. 06, 2023
Extremely Caring and attentive I recommend going here for prescription
- Aug. 27, 2023
Staff are very friendly.. keep up the good work
- Aug. 05, 2023
a wonderful place. i was seen on time and the staff was polite and professional.
- Jul. 06, 2023
Amazing customer service. Every employee was extremely nice and helpful.
- May. 30, 2023
They have a great selection of frames and the staff was extremely nice. My daughter's first time att... ending an eye exam and she wasn't comfortable with one of the machines and Dr. O said he didn't want to traumatize her on her 1st visit so he would try later. Great job staff!
- May. 26, 2023
Tldr: they take tricare, clean, friendly, quick This place is awesome. The building is beautiful a... nd clean. The service was friendly and efficient. They take military insurance. Great selection of frames. Dr. O was efficient, yet took the time to explain when I asked questions and things that were important. He made me feel confident in his choices for my prescription and I would recommend him and this business.
- May. 26, 2023
Very impressed with the customer service. The doctor and staff were very friendly and attentive. My ... glasses came in pretty quick and they were happy to adjust them if needed. Definitely would recommend them!
- May. 18, 2023
Everyone is always so nice and helpful. Dr. Was great and made the eye exam fun and explained alot a... bout the eye in detail for my daughter and showed pictures she really liked him and it made her more comfortable.

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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 Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting ABBA Eye Care - Fountain in Fountain Valley without delay!

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