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Eye Emergencies in Fond du Lac

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 Family Focus EyeCare for emergency eye care.

Our Fond du Lac 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

David Hammes
David Hammes O.D.
Language: English
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Dr. David Hammes is a native of the Fox Valley and was born and raised in Fond du Lac, WI. He graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2004 with a Doctorate of Optometry and returned to practice in his hometown with his father,…

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

Dr. Grant Lepley grew up near Canton, Ohio earning his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mount Union in Ohio. He then received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, graduating in…

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

Dr. Cortney Birschbach is a native of Fond du Lac, born and raised. She graduated from UW-Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Science degree with minors in Psychology and Spanish. She then continued to get her Doctor of Optometry degree from the…

Suzanne Falkowski
Suzanne Falkowski O.D.
Language: English

Suzanne Falkowski, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry in 2022 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Biology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2017. She has a special…

Patient Reviews

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Greg L. - Jul 14, 2026
Dr Lepley and staff are extremely friendly.and know a great deal about my eye condition. It’s an hap... py, friendly environment and a place I don’t mind being at. Unlike other atmospheres nowadays. A huge step up from my previous eye care office. Glad I’ve found the best.
Sheryl L. - Jul 14, 2026
Everyone here is helpful, friendly in knowledgeable in their respective fields. It a pleasure to be ... in this office.

Urgent Eye Care in Fond du Lac

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • 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 Family Focus EyeCare in Fond du Lac without delay!