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Eye Emergencies in Willowbrook

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 Penn Eye Care for emergency eye care.

Our Willowbrook 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

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Meet our Eye Doctors

Jeremy Pham
Jeremy Pham O.D.

Jeremy Phan, O.D., received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston in 2020 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Computational Biology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2016 Dr. Phan is a dedicated optometrist who…

Jeffrey Penn
Jeffrey Penn O. D., O.D.
Language: English
  • Family Friendly
  • Accepting New Patients
  • In Person Appointments

Dr. Jeffrey Penn received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1981. A native of Houston, Dr. Penn has been in practice since 1981, and is a licensed Therapeutic Optometrist and Glaucoma Specialist…

Mimi Duong
Mimi Duong O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Mimi Duong, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2021. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods from the University of Houston in 2016. Dr. Duong specializes in…

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Penn Eye Care in Willowbrook without delay!