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Eye Emergencies in Cherry Creek

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 Sumner Vision for emergency eye care.

Our Cherry Creek 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

Rachael Lux
Rachael Lux O.D.

Rachael Lux, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2024 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in 2020. Dr. Lux developed an…

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

Larry Sumner, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from Penn College of Optometry in 1973 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the College of Charleston in 1969. Dr. Sumner has been practicing optometry since 1973, and…

Patient Reviews

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Yazid B. - Jun 10, 2026
I liked the service. The people at the reception were very friendly and professional. The doctor was... patient with me, and even though I wasn't able to fit the scleral lenses during the visit, she gave me another one to try. Overall, I liked the experience.
Katie S. - Apr 18, 2026
I never felt rushed while I was looking for frames, and the staff are always so friendly and helpful... .

Urgent Eye Care in Cherry Creek

Our optometry practice in Cherry Creek
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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Sumner Vision in Cherry Creek without delay!