Eye Emergencies in Lake City

Eye Emergencies in Lake City

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 Broome Eye Care & Optical for emergency eye care.

Our Lake City 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 Lake City 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 Lake City as soon as possible.


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- Jun. 23, 2025
Dr. Frank Broome is wonderful, my family has been going to him for 20+ years and have always had the... best experience.
- Jun. 21, 2025
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- Jun. 15, 2025
Friendly staff, knowledgeable optometrists with years of experience
- Jun. 07, 2025
I love love Dr. Broome. She always takes her time and answers any questions. My son had a small spec... tacle, in his eye, that she didn't like so she referred us to a specialists. It turned out to be a very serious condition that we caught just in time. Same with me recently, I had an issue and within minutes Dr. Broome had answers for me. She does not cut any corners or look the other way on any symptom that is presented to her. The office is clean and tidy. Her husband is just as competent AND Jr. is studying to join the practice so we will continue to have Broome Drs. in the future 🙂
- May. 31, 2025
WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE and IMPRESSIVE TEAM From the nice office “feel,” to the assistants, to Dr K... imberly, my experience was wonderful. What a lovely, professional environment, with caring employees. I can’t rave enough about my visit to Broome Eye Care & Optical. I felt valued and heard. Not to mention, I was impressed with how quickly my script was forwarded to my eyeglasses provider. Again, impressive team!
- May. 21, 2025
I’ve had zero issues coming here. I love that I can see the same optometrist each time and it’s ... not a different person every time I come in. Everything is fast and easy, staff is very courteous. No hassle issues were getting glasses fixed.
- May. 09, 2025
Exceptional care, knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Dr's and staff Made me feel so comforabl... e like family.
- May. 05, 2025
Great facility. Staff was really nice and professional.
- Apr. 30, 2025
I had a great first-time experience here. I was able to make the appointment quickly. There was onli... ne new patient registration. Wait time to be taken back was only maybe 5-10 minutes. The doctor and technician/assistant were very patient with me and took their time with me. I didn't feel rushed or like I was an inconvenience for them to see me. Very great experience and I will be sticking with them for all my eye needs and concerns from now on.
- Apr. 29, 2025
Great staff ! Many options to choose from for frames . Highly recommend !!
- Apr. 19, 2025
Great service and thorough.
- Apr. 10, 2025
I would highly recommend! They are kind, respectful and professional so as a customer, it is your du... ty to be as well.
- Mar. 14, 2025
Super service with a smile
- Feb. 24, 2025
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- Feb. 21, 2025
This was my first appointment with Broome Eye Care and I was very impressed. Firstly, they were able... to get me in within the week. I also thought Dr. Broome was friendly and knowledgeable. At the end of the appointment, the sweet office staff were able to help me choose glasses that fit me best! I would recommend Broome Eye Care!
- Feb. 19, 2025
Love the Broome's. Staff is always smiling and helpful. Appointment is timely with little wait.
- Feb. 05, 2025
Everyone was wonderful. Amy that helped with my glasses is fabulous..
- Jan. 25, 2025
I’m a vet I felt comfortable
- Jan. 23, 2025
Staff always courteous which is very important. Nice clean office. They have a large selection of ... eye glass frames to choose from.
- Jan. 18, 2025
Dr Broome is a very kind Doctor. He has a pleasant manner and makes you feel very comfortable . I ha... d a complete eye exam and felt very confident in his skills.

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Broome Eye Care & Optical in Lake City without delay!

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