Eye Emergencies in Westside

Eye Emergencies in Westside

Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Don’t wait!

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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 Memorial Eye Center - Wilcrest for emergency eye care.

Our Westside 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

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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


Urgent Eye Care in Westside

Our optometry practice in Westside

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 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 - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 23 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • MetLife
  • Spectera
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
Patient Reviews
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- Sep. 09, 2023
I have worn glasses the majority of my life and Dr. Bui is by far the best. It’s a little bit of a... drive for me but totally worth it. Also, all of the staff is super nice and helpful.
- Aug. 27, 2023
Amazing staff
- Aug. 21, 2023
Patient went to memorial eye clinic recently and received high quality service from the staff member... s and the doctor tote hope I spelled her name right pick up my glasses today definitely a satisfied customer service I can see very well what a great awesome place to go for eyeglasses eye exams and amazing glasses to choose from memorial eye Care center on Westheimer and definitely recommend this place to go and get great experience from the staff members and the doctor's office thank y'all for my great experience choosing MemorialCare eye on Westheimer and wilcrest location THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE PATIENT MS DEROUSSELLE. Highly recommend very professional
- Aug. 16, 2023
She got the job done and I would refer everyone I know to her
- Aug. 15, 2023
Very professional. Very good services. Very friendly
- Aug. 13, 2023
Very professional staff! De Bui was very kind and she explained every detail step by step!
- Aug. 10, 2023
I love this people a lot it so so easy and fast I want in on Monday and I was supposed to pick up my... glasses in two weeks but my glasses was ready in 4 days and I love how great the people are and very friendly they are the place is so clean you don’t have to wait a long time this is where I am going to stay at and they walk you through it the hold time and I just love everything about the people that work there the glasses I have on is for men I did not and I love them I look so good
- Jul. 12, 2023
This is a storefront business so parking is free , accessible and close by. The staff is helpful and... agreeable. Dr Bui is very pleasant and knowledgeable. This is not merely an optometrist providing glasses, but they also treat eye infections, eyelash under the lid removal and basic assistance concerning eye conditions and diseases. Much less expensive than an ophthalmologist, however they don't perform surgery of course. They aren't md's.
- Jul. 04, 2023
I’ve been going to them for years. Short wait times, great service, and affordable. Also the optom... etrists are honest and kind.
- Jun. 28, 2023
Dr. Bui is part of the infantsee program. She was very sweet and patience with my 9 month old and 3.... 5 years old. My daughters love her. She explained everything in detail and helped ease all my concerns regarding potential lazy eyes that runs in the family. If you are looking for someone who's good with baby, look no further. We will be back again for future checkups.
- Jun. 14, 2023
Highly recommend! I saw Dr. Bao today. She was friendly, professional, and very thorough. She explai... ned what she was doing and what she found. The staff was also friendly and helpful. The office is clean and in good repair. The frames were out of my price range but I'll definitely go back for my next eye exam.
- Apr. 05, 2023
Very good experience 👌
- Mar. 24, 2023
Everyone is super sweet and helpful.
- Jan. 13, 2023
Excellent service and very professional.
- Nov. 30, 2022
Dr bui is the best. Staff is fantastic. Highly recommend this office for your vision needs
- Nov. 27, 2022
I love this location (wilcrest)! I have been seeing this team for well over 5 years and ever visited... is amazing! Everyone is always so polite and helpful. I had an eye emergency and they took me in same day and made sure everything was okay! The only reason that I no longer go here regularly is due to the distance from a recent move. However, they will always be an option and a doctor that I can depend on. Dr. Linda Enciso and Dr Sandra Bui - amazing and love them both!
- Oct. 31, 2022
This is by far the best eye care center in all of the alief & West Chase district. The staff is all ... about customer service
- Oct. 13, 2022
Exceptional staff at the Wilcrest location. Dont bother going to the Sugar Land location. Have rec... eived exceptional care at the Wilcrest location for 14 years.
- Sep. 22, 2022
Friendly staff helped me every step of the way from verifying my insurance coverage and allowances t... o my exam to getting me new frames and the best lenses for my lifestyle!
- Sep. 10, 2022
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Eye Emergencies FAQs

What is considered an eye emergency?

Eye emergencies are anything that may cause permanent damage to your eyes or vision without timely intervention from an eye care professional.

The most common types of eye emergencies include:

  • A blow, poke or other trauma to the eye
  • Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes
  • Chemical spills in the eye
  • Foreign object embedded in the eye
  • Sudden appearance of light flashes or floaters
  • Contact lens lost in the eye
Does an eye infection require urgent care?

Symptoms of an eye infection typically include itching, burning, redness, crusty and watery eyes. See a Westside eye doctor if your symptoms last over 4 days or if you experience intense pain, redness, blurred vision or light sensitivity.

What should I do if a foreign object enters my eye?

Most of the time, a person can easily remove debris from the eye by repeatedly blinking to get the debris out. If that doesn't work, you can wash your eye with saline (sterile salt water) to flush out any dust and dirt from your eye, or use streaming tap water.

However, to scratch your cornea while attempting to get an object out which can cause further site-threatening complications.

So the best thing you can do in this kind of eye emergency is to get to your eye doctor in Westside as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Memorial Eye Center - Wilcrest in Westside without delay!

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