Urgent Eye Care in Burnsville

We maintain a 24-hour emergency phone line and ensure our patients receive prompt attention and care.

See Your Optometrist First!

Beyond eye exams and astigmatism, your local optometrist has the training and equipment to treat eye emergencies. ER doctors will often refer eye emergencies to an optometrist. Don’t waste your time; see your eye doctor first!

At Burnsville Family Eye Care, we handle various eye emergencies quickly and effectively. Our office uses cutting-edge technology to digitally scan the front surface and back layers of the eye to assess virtually every eye injury. Whether you are visiting Lakeville or live in the area, we are happy to provide you with the highest level of emergency vision. We encourage anyone who is feeling concerned about their eyesight or injury to their eyes to give us a call. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will make sure to fit you in quickly, even after hours.

We Treat The Following Eye Emergencies and More:

Sudden vision loss
Eye floaters
Eye infections and pink eye
Foreign body removal (removing things stuck in the eye)
Eye injuries and cuts to the eye
Painful, itchy, red, dry, or uncomfortable eyes
Emergency contact lens and glasses

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Eye Trauma Q&A

I just lost vision in one eye — what should I do?

Call your eye doctor, if possible. There may be instructions that need to be carried out even before arriving at the office or emergency room (should that be required).

My eye is bleeding — what should I do?

Call your eye doctor. Your actions will depend on the exact location of the bleeding.

What should I do if I spill chemicals in my eye?

If you spill chemicals in your eye, thoroughly rinse the eye with water. Tap water is fine. The water can come from a shower, a kitchen sink sprayer, or, if outside, a hose. You can pour water from a glass or bucket. The key is to use a lot of water and to do it immediately. You should do it for up to 30 minutes, depending on how much chemical and what kind of chemical you get in your eyes. After rinsing, you should call your eye doctor.

I am seeing double — should I go to the eye doctor?

Yes. New onset double vision may signal a dangerous condition like a stroke.

I have severe pain in my eye — what do I do?

Sudden, short pains in the eye are not usually cause for concern. See your eye doctor if you have frequent or lasting pain.

What do I do if I get sand or metal in my eyes?

For one of the above materials in the eye, try to rinse it out as described in the previous section. If the eye feels comfortable, you have likely been successful. See an eye doctor if there is still a foreign body sensation. It is always best to see an eye doctor — an optometrist or an ophthalmologist — rather than going to an urgent care center or an emergency room. If that is not possible, then an urgent care center or an emergency room will probably be better than not being seen.

Pressure behind your eyes?

Schedule an appointment with your eye doctor to be safe.