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Eye Emergencies in Buffalo

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 Buffalo Eye Clinic for emergency eye care.

Our Buffalo 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

Rodney Melgard
Rodney Melgard O.D.
Language: English

Dr. Melgard received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry in Los Angeles, CA. Clinic rotations included primary care, pediatric, contact lenses, low vision and geriatric care. Clinic services…

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

Courtney Duberry, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from Indiana University in 2020. She completed her residency at the VA Medical Center of St. Louis, Missouri, in 2021, where she specialized in ocular disease, specialty contact…

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

Dr. Stoltman grew up in Brainerd, MN. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN, and then his Doctorate of Optometry degree from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH.  While at Ohio…

Benet Friederichs
Benet Friederichs O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Benet Friederichs, O.D., earned his Doctor of Optometry from the Indiana University School of Optometry in 2024. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biology/Pre-Optometry from The College of St. Scholastica in 2019. Dr. Friederichs is a…

Patient Reviews

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Jonathan V. - May 20, 2026
Very kind employees and doctor. Thorough exam and clean environment.
Danica - May 12, 2026
My son (16) and I both recently visited Buffalo eye clinic for eye exams. We both saw Dr. Duberry. S... he was very nice and knowledgeable. Not rushed or pushy. We'd definitely see her again. Her assistant was wonderful as well. 5/5

Urgent Eye Care in Buffalo

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Superior Vision
  • Blue Cross
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Buffalo Eye Clinic in Buffalo without delay!