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Eye Emergencies in St. Cloud

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 Northway Eye & Contact Lenses Center for emergency eye care.

Our St. Cloud 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

Eye Emergencies FAQs

Meet our Eye Emergencies Doctors

Matthew C. Anderson
Matthew C. Anderson O.D.
Melanie Thares
Melanie Thares O.D.
Kimberly H. Watson
Kimberly H. Watson O.D.

Patient Reviews

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Ivymae S. - Mar 27, 2026
Ive been going here for at least 20 years and always had a wonderful experience.
Hannah J. - Mar 23, 2026
I came here for the first time the other day, and everyone was super kind and very easy to work with... . They understood any of my concerns and needs and worked so fast that I was in and out within the hour! HIGHLY recommend this eye doctor place, and really like all of the selection they have!

Urgent Eye Care in St. Cloud

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Davis Vision
  • Superior Vision
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Northway Eye & Contact Lenses Center in St. Cloud without delay!