Urgent Eye Care In Peoria
Walk-In Care For Eye Emergencies
When urgent eye issues arise, rapid care may be needed to save your sight. Whether you’ve had a workplace accident or experienced sudden vision loss, the team at The Bixby Eye Center is here to see you at a moment’s notice.
We offer walk-in urgent care appointments. Please call our office to discuss your emergency and help us prepare for your arrival.
Should you need urgent assistance after normal office hours, please go directly to your nearest emergency room or call 9-1-1.
What Constitutes An Eye Emergency?
We know your sight is vital, and we take threats to your vision seriously. If you experience any of the following issues, please get in touch with us immediately:
- Foreign body in the eye
- Painful or red eyes
- Flashes of light
- Floaters in your field of vision
- Sudden loss of vision
- Chemical splashes
- Sudden onset of double vision
The Do’s & Don’ts For Managing Eye Emergencies
Large Foreign Bodies
- DO NOT rub the eye
- DO NOT apply pressure
- DO NOT attempt to remove the object
- DO move your eye as little as possible
- DO seek help immediately
Small Foreign Bodies
- DO NOT rub the eye
- DO NOT apply pressure
- DO NOT use tweezers or cotton swabs
- DO try blinking to see if it clears the object
- DO flush your eye with water
Chemical Splashes
- DO remove contact lenses
- DO flush your eyes with cool water immediately
- DO get medical attention immediately
Cuts & Scratches
- DO NOT apply pressure to the eye
- DO cover with a loose bandage while awaiting treatment
Act Quickly To Preserve Your Sight
When accidents occur, swift action can help save your sight. At The Bixby Eye Center, we offer urgent care appointments on a walk-in basis. But if we are unavailable, do not wait. Go to your nearest emergency room.
Our Location
Our Address
6807 Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
Contact Information
Phone: 309-692-0000
Fax: 309-692-8082
Monday:
8 AM -5 PM
Tuesday:
8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday:
8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday:
8 AM - 5 PM
Friday:
8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday:
8 AM - 12 PM*
Sunday:
Closed
*Once per month, call for details
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Say hello to Ashlyn! 👋✨![]()
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Ashlyn is one of the new friendly faces you’ll see in both the clinic and at the front desk! She’s funny, optimistic, and already fitting right in with our team. She loves getting to joke around with everyone and help make your visit a great one.![]()
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She’s brand new and already doing a great job—we’re so excited to have her on the team! 💙![]()
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When she’s not at work, you’ll find her chasing sunsets 🌅 or watching Yellowstone. And at home, she’s busy spoiling her 5-year-old pup, Addie 🐶💕![]()
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Speaking of home, she’s a recent transplant from Colorado and is really loving Illinois life so far!![]()
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Welcome to the team, Ashlyn!![]()
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We’re excited to introduce Becky, one of our wonderful clinicians here at Bixby Eye Center! Becky recently joined our team and we’re so happy to have her friendly face, compassion, and fun energy in the clinic.![]()
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Becky was previously part of Dr. Gysin’s office, so many of his patients may already know and love her! She’s been a fantastic addition to our team and is fitting in so well already. ![]()
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When she’s not helping patients, Becky enjoys walking, working out, and spending time with her Australian Shepherd, Levi. 🐶 And a fun fact — she even has a daughter living in England! ![]()
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We’re so happy she’s part of the Bixby family!![]()
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✨ Stay tuned… we’ll be sharing a Meet the Team post for Dr. Gysin soon!![]()
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