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Eye Emergencies in Blue Springs

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 Blue Springs Optical for emergency eye care.

Our Blue Springs 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

Jeffrey Harter
Jeffrey Harter O.D.
Language: English

Jeffrey A. Harter, O.D., graduated in 2005 from Pittsburg State University achieving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. After college, he attended the University of Missouri- St. Louis College of Optometry. During optometry school,…

Brooke Peterson
Brooke Peterson O.D.

Brooke Peterson, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry, graduating magna cum laude and being inducted into the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society. She earned her…

Lauren Bozsa
Lauren Bozsa O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Lauren Bozsa, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Missouri, St. Louis College of Optometry in 2023. She also obtained her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Dr.…

Melissa Enevoldsen
Melissa Enevoldsen O.D.
Language: English

Melissa M. Enevoldsen, O.D., is a native of Shawnee, Kansas. She attended the University of Kansas and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Biology. After college, Dr. Enevoldsen attended the University of Missouri – St.…

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

Melanie Linderer, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Missouri – St. Louis School of Optometry in 2003 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Missouri – Columbia. Dr.…

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Urgent Eye Care in Blue Springs

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • Superior Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Blue Springs Optical in Blue Springs without delay!