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Eye Emergencies in Clarksville

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 Clarksville Eye Clinic for emergency eye care.

Our Clarksville 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

Genevieve Schade
Genevieve Schade O.D.

Genevieve Schade, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology from Michigan State University. Dr. Schade began her career as an optometrist in the U.S.…

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

Dr. Shirnil Channappa received his undergraduate degree in Life Sciences from Pennsylvania State University in 1995. In May 2000, he graduated from the University of Alabama - Birmingham with his doctorate in Optometry. His interest in…

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

Tangee Davis, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry, cum laude. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Dr. Davis wore eyeglasses at a young age…

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

Matthew Drew, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Austin Peay State University. Dr. Drew is a certified diagnostic and therapeutic eye care specialist…

Adam Beaubien
Adam Beaubien O.D.
Language: English

Adam Beaubien, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry in 2013, prior to that he earned his Bachelor of Health Science from Tennessee Technological University. Dr. Beaubien is a Fellow of the American…

Patient Reviews

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Elizabeth T. - Jun 22, 2026
Very accommodating! I was visiting from out of town and they got me in quickly for an eye issue I w... as having!
Cindy S. - Jun 21, 2026
Love Dr.Drew! Good place for glasses. The staff and Doctors are great! They are very helpful

Urgent Eye Care in Clarksville

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Davis Vision
  • Superior Vision
  • Blue Cross
  • Aetna
  • United Health Care Community Plan
  • Wellpoint
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Have an eye emergency?

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