Emergency Eye Care

At Northeast Eye Care, we provide emergency eye care in West Point, Pender, and Oakland, Nebraska. Eye emergencies can happen at any time, which is why we are here to provide you with prompt and professional treatment when you need it most.

Whether it’s a foreign object stuck in your eye, sudden vision loss, or severe eye pain, it’s crucial to seek immediate medical attention. While many people automatically think of going to the emergency room in these situations, an eye doctor is often better equipped to handle these types of emergencies. Our experienced optometrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of eye conditions quickly and effectively.

Emergency eye appointments 24/7 

We are available for emergency eye care 24 hours a day, even on weekends. During regular business hours, contact our office at 1-800-521-3266 to be seen as quickly as possible. If you have an eye emergency while our office is closed, call 1-800-521-3266 to reach our after-hours contact phone number. If you are unable to reach us, please seek help at the nearest emergency room.  

When do I need emergency eye care?

Our skilled optometrists have the knowledge and expertise to diagnose and treat a wide range of eye conditions, from infections to foreign body removals. If you experience any of the symptoms and issues listed below, it’s crucial to seek help right away.  

• Seeing sudden halos around lights (along with headaches, eye pain, and nausea)  
• Sudden vision loss or double vision 
• Sudden light sensitivity 
• Foreign object in the eye 
• Chemical exposure or burns 
• Eye trauma or injury 
• Sudden onset of flashes of light or floaters in your vision
• Eye pain or redness  

Trust our experts for emergency eye care 

Delaying treatment for an eye emergency could lead to complications or permanent damage, so it’s essential to act quickly. Our friendly staff will work quickly to schedule an appointment for you so that you can be seen as soon as possible. Contact us today for an emergency eye exam in West Point, Pender, or Oakland so we can provide you with the timely treatment you deserve.