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Eye Emergencies in Wexford

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 EyeCare Specialties Pediatric & Adult for emergency eye care.

Our Wexford 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 Doctors

Robert Prazer
Robert Prazer O.D., FOVDR
Language: English
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Dr. Prazer is the founder of Pediatric and Adult Vision Care (now known as EyeCare Specialties Pediatric and Adult) and a Developmental Optometrist who has evaluated and treated visual dysfunctions since 1984. He graduated with honors from…

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

Dr. McChesney completed his undergraduate schooling at the University of Pittsburgh, earning his bachelor’s degree in Pre-Med. He obtained a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry. Dr. McChesney completed…

Jonathan Skoner
Jonathan Skoner O.D., F.I.A.O.M.C.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Dr. Jonathan Skoner earned his Doctor of Optometry degree with high honors from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in 2013. Since graduation, he has devoted his career to advancing myopia management and…

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

Dr. Shuster completed her undergraduate degree at Washington and Jefferson College, with a Bachelor of Arts in Cellular and Molecular Biology and a minor in Psychology. She went on to attend Pennsylvania College of Optometry, where she…

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Urgent Eye Care in Wexford

EyeCare Specialties Pediatric & Adult Exam Lane
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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • National Vision Administration (NVA)
  • Blue Cross
  • VBA
  • MetLife
  • Aetna
  • UPMC Health Plan
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting EyeCare Specialties Pediatric & Adult in Wexford without delay!