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Eye Emergencies in Tucson

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 Family Vision Center for emergency eye care.

Our Tucson 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

Mark Fischer
Mark Fischer O.D.

Mark Fischer, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from Pacific University, Forest Grove in 2024. He completed his undergraduate studies at Loras College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in History in 2016. Dr. Fischer specializes…

Curtis Dechant
Curtis Dechant O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
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  • In Person Appointments

Curtis Dechant, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from Pacific University’s College of Optometry in 1997 and earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta in 1993. After receiving his first pair of contact lenses…

Amy Fuhr-Dechant
Amy Fuhr-Dechant O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Amy Fuhr-Dechant, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from Pacific University in 1995 and earned her Bachelor of Visual Science from South Dakota State University. Dr. Fuhr-Dechant remembers her early experience of wearing eyeglasses as…

Anna Jones
Anna Jones O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Anna Jones, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in 2009 and completed her undergraduate studies at Western Kentucky University. Her special fields of interest include pediatric and geriatric eye exams,…

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

Jeffrey Horst, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2009 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Iowa. He also completed his residency at the Boston VA Healthcare…

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Urgent Eye Care in Tucson

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Family Vision Center in Tucson without delay!