Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Don’t wait!
Eye Emergencies in Wexford
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 Eyetique - Wexford for emergency eye care.
Our Wexford 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 Wexford 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 Wexford as soon as possible.
Meet our Eye Doctors
Joanne Adolfo O.D.
Languages:
English, Tagalog
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Joanne Adolfo completed her undergraduate schooling at the University of California, San Diego, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology; she furthered her education by obtaining a Doctorate of Optometry degree from…
Alyssa Taddie O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Alyssa Taddie, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in 2017. She earned her Bachelor of Natural Sciences from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2013. Dr. Taddie is…
Patient Reviews
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292 Reviews
A C. - Jul 9, 2026
I truly can’t say enough good things about this office and the amazing people who work here. Since m... Show Moreoving back to Pittsburgh, I needed to find a new eye doctor, and with my difficult prescription, getting my glasses right hasn’t always been easy. The optometrist got it perfect the first time and has always been so kind, patient, thorough, and understanding. She takes the time to actually get to know me and my family, which makes every visit feel personal.
The entire staff is just as incredible. While I could name specific people who have made such a difference over the years, I honestly don’t even need to — because every single person in this office deserves recognition. From the moment I walk in, I am greeted, acknowledged, helped, and taken care of from every angle. Every staff member pays attention, walks me through the process, and makes me feel like I genuinely matter.
Anyone who knows me knows picking glasses is never a quick decision — I can have dozens of frames laid out trying to find “the one.” They are always patient, honest, and helpful, narrowing everything down to the perfect pairs that fit my face, my style, and my everyday life. They work with me to capitalize on my insurance benefits while also using the BOGO 1/2% each year! Over the years, I've built a nice collection with variety to compliment my wardrobe / differential facets of my lifestyle.
Over the years, they’ve been there for so many little moments — the tears when my puppy chewed my glasses, the frustration of trying to find frames when I was pregnant and my face felt different, and the happy moments of finding a pair that finally felt like me. They’ve seen me through different seasons of life and have always shown kindness, patience, and compassion.
There is honestly no better feeling than getting that call that my glasses are ready, coming in, putting them on, and loving my frames while my lenses are perfect the first time. They always make sure everything feels right and that I walk out confident and taken care of.
Even if I moved farther away, I would still come back because finding a team that cares this much is rare. They know me, they know what works for me, and they go above and beyond every single time. I truly cannot thank them enough. They are simply amazing and deserve all the recognition for the incredible work they do.
Maria N. - Jun 25, 2026
Ryan Sharp is truly the best employee ever!!
He is very reliable, trustworthy and provided the best... Show More customer service I’ve ever received at any optical center. Anytime I need to order contacts, he is always available to help me right away and he deserves a pay raise and a promotion.
Urgent Eye Care in Wexford
Hours Show More
- Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans Show More
- VSP
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Spectera
- EyeMed
- Anthem
- National Vision Administration (NVA)
- VBA
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
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