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Eye Emergencies in Marion

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 Preferred Eye Care - Marion for emergency eye care.

Our Marion 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

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Meet our Eye Doctors

Mike Matthews
Mike Matthews O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • Professional Certification

Dr. Matthews, a married father of 3, comes to our practice with 26 years of experience in eye care in East Central Indiana. He graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University and the Michigan College of Optometry. He is actively involved in his…

Todd J. Fettig
Todd J. Fettig O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • Professional Certification

Dr. Fettig received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University in 1987 and his graduate degree from the Indiana University School of Optometry in 1989. He has been in private optometric practice in Marion, IN, since 1989. Dr. Fettig…

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Urgent Eye Care in Marion

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Superior Vision
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Preferred Eye Care - Marion in Marion without delay!