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Eye Emergencies in Southwest

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 Dr Carvell & Associates for emergency eye care.

Our Southwest 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

Melanie Carvell
Melanie Carvell O.D.

Dr. Carvell grew up in Venice, FL. She graduated from Duke University and attended optometry school in Houston, TX. She moved to Jacksonville in 1990 and joined the practice started by Dr Blair Roberts. She loves building relationships…

Michael Lampedecchio
Michael Lampedecchio O.D.

“Dr L” is originally from Boston and moved to Fort Lauderdale to finish school in 2008 and then worked in Miami for a medical group. He has called Jacksonville home since 2013 and started working for Dr. Carvell in 2015. His…

Urgent Eye Care in Southwest

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  • MHBP Federal Health Plans
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Dr Carvell & Associates in Southwest without delay!