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Eye Emergencies in Butler

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 Dittman Eyecare - Butler for emergency eye care.

Our Butler 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

Jonathan Fennell
Jonathan Fennell O.D.

Jonathan Fennell, O.D., received his Doctor of Optometry from the Indiana University School of Optometry in 2025. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology, with minors in Chemistry and History, from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College…

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

Dr. Dittman is originally from Karns City and graduated with a degree in biochemistry from Duquesne University. He received his Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia. During his schooling he…

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

Dr. Nock Is originally from the Cranberry Township area and graduated from Seneca Valley High School. He earned his Bachelors of Arts degree from Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, PA where he majored in Biology. He later…

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

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Urgent Eye Care in Butler

156 North Main Street
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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • Eye Med
  • Humana
  • UMR
  • VBA
  • AlwaysCare
  • Superior Vision
  • Vision Care Direct
  • AAA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Dittman Eyecare - Butler in Butler without delay!