Eye Emergencies in Houston

Eye Emergencies

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 Houston 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


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- Mar. 24, 2023
Everyone is super sweet and helpful.
- Mar. 13, 2023
Professional and friendly staff
- 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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- Sep. 08, 2022
The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly
- Sep. 08, 2022
Staff is very professional and patient. They took extra time to ensure my glasses fit properly and t... hey never tried to get me to purchase something I didn't need!
- Sep. 02, 2022
Great customer service!!!
- Aug. 27, 2022
Everyone is so friendly, nice and most importantly knowledgeable about what they do. Highly recommen... d!
- Aug. 22, 2022
Excellent service, extremely polite doctors and staff, an overall good vibe.
- Aug. 10, 2022
It was my first time visiting for an appointment and service was so quick! They even got me in 1 day... early after I’d mixed up my appointment days! Dr. Sandra was great and you can tell that she really loves what she does! I have never had such an extensive eye exam!
- Jun. 14, 2022
Dr. Linda Enciso and the staff at Memorial Eye Center are awesome! Dr .Linda has been keeping my eye... s healthy for years. The office is clean and the staff wear mask
- Apr. 27, 2022
Great staff and wonderful customer service
- Mar. 28, 2022
Ciara and stephany are two of the greatest employees they have i had an excellent experience and wil... l return
- Mar. 21, 2022
My favorite eye care team! All locations! Thanks Dr Bui for being so great!❤️
- Feb. 01, 2022
Great overall experience! The office is extremely clean. The staff is helpful and friendly. Dr. Enci... so is experienced, patient, and very knowledgeable. I would recommend Memorial Eye to all my friends and family.
- Jan. 27, 2022
Very nice and professional. This is an Example of how businesses should treat their customers to mak... e America great again

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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 Houston 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 Houston as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

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

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