Emergency Eye Care in Fairbanks, AK
Sudden eye symptoms can be stressful, and getting the proper care quickly matters. Frontier Eye Clinic offers emergency eye care in Fairbanks during office hours for many urgent vision and eye health concerns. If you are unsure what to do next, call our team for guidance from a Fairbanks eye doctor.
When to Contact Us for Urgent Eye Symptoms
If you have a sudden change in vision, eye pain, or an injury, we can often evaluate the problem the same day during office hours. Our goal is to provide clear answers and next steps without unnecessary delays, and to ensure on-time eye care appointments whenever possible. If your symptoms involve major trauma or a medical emergency, seek emergency medical care right away.
Urgent Eye Symptoms We Can Evaluate During Office Hours
Call us promptly if you experience:
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Sudden vision loss or a major change in vision
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New flashes of light
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A sudden increase in floaters
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Eye pain, severe redness, or light sensitivity
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A foreign body sensation or suspected debris in the eye
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Chemical exposure or a burn
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Eye injury from work, sports, or an accident
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Rapidly worsening swelling of the eyelid or around the eye
What to Expect During an Emergency Eye Care Visit
When you call, we will ask a few quick questions about your symptoms and when they started.
This helps us determine whether you should come in for emergency eye care in Fairbanks, schedule a same-day appointment, or go directly to urgent care or the emergency department.
If you come in, your visit will focus on identifying the cause, protecting your vision, and giving you a clear plan for treatment, follow-up, or referral if specialist care is needed.
Emergency Eye Care Inside Costco in Fairbanks
Frontier Eye Clinic is located inside the Costco Eye Center at 48 College Road, Fairbanks, AK 99701.
If you are searching for eye exams at Costco and need urgent help, our location makes it easier to be evaluated without extra stops.
We also see patients from the North Pole, Eielson Air Force Base, and nearby communities across Alaska’s interior who need practical access to eye care in Fairbanks.
Not Sure If It’s an Emergency? Call Us
If you are unsure whether you need a routine exam or a medical visit, call our team, and we will guide you. We can help you choose the right type of care and, when necessary, direct you to emergency medical services. If you are experiencing urgent symptoms, contact us now to request an evaluation by a Fairbanks optometrist whom patients rely on for clear communication and efficient care.