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Eye Emergencies in Knoxville

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 The Eye Group - Kingston Pike for emergency eye care.

Our Knoxville 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

Nicole Lamb
Nicole Lamb O.D.

Nicole Lamb, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the Ocular Disease Residency at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, completing her training in 2019. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Marist…

Dorian Lain
Dorian Lain O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Dorian Lain, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. He earned his undergraduate degree at Manatee Community College.  Dr. Lain and Dr. Manning founded the Farragut office…

Joseph Manning
Joseph Manning O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Joseph Manning, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry. He studied for his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Covenant College and the University of Tennessee.  Dr. Manning had always been interested…

Harrison Amburn
Harrison Amburn O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Dr. Harrison Amburn is a native of Farragut. He graduated from Farragut High School in 2010. From there, he attended the University of Tennessee where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology in 2014. Dr. Amburn continued…

Robert Kevin Cross
Robert Kevin Cross O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Dr. Kevin Cross was born and raised in Byrdstown, Tennessee. He attended Tennessee Tech University, is a 1986 graduate of Southern College of Optometry, and is board-certified in therapeutic optometry. Dr. Cross was in practice with the…

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Urgent Eye Care in Knoxville

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting The Eye Group - Kingston Pike in Knoxville without delay!