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Eye Emergencies in Cincinnati

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 Harper's Point Eye Associates - Montgomery for emergency eye care.

Our Cincinnati 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

Elliot Kirstein
Elliot Kirstein O.D., F.A.A.O.
Languages: English, French
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Dr. Kirstein received his doctorate from the Massachusetts College of Optometry in 1976. He is the Founder and Director of Harper’s Point Eye Associates in Cincinnati, Ohio and the Founder and Director of the Midwest Optometric…

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

Dr. Zelczak received his doctorate from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia in 1992 and completed his primary medical eye care residency from The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, Pa, in 1993. Dr. Zelczak is a member of the…

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Mark O. - Jun 10, 2026
very friendly, concerned with me, very professional
Rick W. - Jun 3, 2026
Harper's Point Eye Associates has always been my Eye Care Provider. Dr. Kirstein has been a caring E... ye doctor and taken good care of me in the last 24 years. Tge staff 8s easy to deal with and appointments are easy to schedule. Highly recommend for your Eye health needs.

Urgent Eye Care in Cincinnati

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Harper's Point Eye Associates - Montgomery in Cincinnati without delay!