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Eye Emergencies in Oakdale

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 Oakdale Optical Center for emergency eye care.

Our Oakdale 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

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

Dr. Cole is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Practice Management, Inc. Dr. Cole has been practicing comprehensive eye care in Minnesota for 15 years. He provides comprehensive eye care at all three locations in…

Matthew K. Anderson
Matthew K. Anderson O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Matthew Anderson, O.D., received his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, majoring in Biology, Society, and…

Patient Reviews

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TJ H. - Jun 23, 2026
It's easy to be a regular customer at Oakdale Eye Clinic. Great staff and Dr. Anderson is very good ... at explaining to me, what exactly I'm 'looking' at, when we see the pictures of my eyes.
Kyle N. - Jun 22, 2026
Great place! Speedy and very knowledgeable.

Urgent Eye Care in Oakdale

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Superior Vision
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Oakdale Optical Center in Oakdale without delay!