Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Don’t wait!
Eye Emergencies in Rosana Square Shopping Center
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 Overland Park Eye Center for emergency eye care.
Our Rosana Square Shopping Center optometrists can help you preserve your vision and eye health.
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
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
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
Symptoms of an eye infection typically include itching, burning, redness, crusty and watery eyes. See a Rosana Square Shopping Center eye doctor if your symptoms last over 4 days or if you experience intense pain, redness, blurred vision or light sensitivity.
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, you may scratch your cornea while attempting to get an object out which can cause further sight-threatening complications.
So the best thing you can do in this kind of eye emergency is to get to your eye doctor in Rosana Square Shopping Center as soon as possible.
Meet our Eye Doctors
Joe Schwerdtfeger O.D
Language:
English
Dr. Joe to our patients, is a life long native of Johnson County. Dr Joe opened his practice at Overland Park Eye Center in 1994 after many years of practicing in Kansas City, MO. He attended the University of Kansas for undergraduate…
Kristin Pierce O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Originally from Hoisington, Kansas, Dr. Pierce graduated Summa Cum Laude from Emporia State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2004. She then attended the Southern College of Optometry (SCO) in Memphis, TN. While at…
Aaron Cheng O.D.
Languages:
English, Spanish, Mandarin
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Aaron Cheng, O.D. obtained his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Missouri, St. Louis College of Optometry, in 2023. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the University of Kansas. Dr. Cheng has specialized…
Patient Reviews
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Patrick T. - May 17, 2026
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I have been getting glass... Show Morees from Overland Park Eye Center on and off for over 20 years. It has always been good experience. The staff are well trained and knowledgeable. The store has a wide variety of inventory (modern and fashionable) to choose from. Dr. Joe is excellent in the eye exam that you won't be disappointed. My recent eye glasses is so comfortable, sharp and clear. Would highly recommend this Eye Center.
Dee R. - May 11, 2026
The place was very clean. The Front desk clerk Aubrey was very courteous and manageable as well as p... Show Moreatient. The office was very disinfected as they took my grandson back to see the doctor. Dr. Kristin was very nice and explained everything to him and myself, and even took out time to answer questions that my grandson had.. The price was reasonable and check out was very great with Colby. I do recommend this place. Great service was given from beginning to end.
Urgent Eye Care in Rosana Square Shopping Center
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- Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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- VSP
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Superior Vision
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross
Have an eye emergency?
Protect your vision by contacting Overland Park Eye Center in Rosana Square Shopping Center without delay!