Eye Emergencies in Mid-West

Eye Emergencies in Mid-West

Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Donā€™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 - Gessner for emergency eye care.

Our Mid-West 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 itā€™s a workplace accident, an at-home incident, or some other emergency requiring immediate attention, weā€™re here to help you preserve your eye health and sight!


What To Do If You Have an Eye Emergency

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First things first. Donā€™t panic! Staying calm is the best way to help you think straight and help those around you to remain calm. Often, itā€™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 youā€™re unsure whether youā€™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:

  • Donā€™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


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 Mid-West 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 Mid-West as soon as possible.

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- Nov. 07, 2024
Thank you to the staff for the great customer service especialy Sylvester and Kathy and Aina.
- Oct. 15, 2024
I loved my experience with you and staff at memorial eye center. Great visit and great eye wear.
- Sep. 22, 2024
Great friendly staff. Amazing facility and great doctors
- Sep. 22, 2024
Great caring staff and providers
- Aug. 21, 2024
Great doctor and great staff. Very friendly
- Aug. 16, 2024
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, all the staff in general (Original) Excelente atenciĆ³n,t... odo el personal en general
- May. 17, 2024
They are amazing!
- May. 01, 2024
My first time at Memorial after years of having a family eye doctor out of state. The staff & Dr. Ch... uang were reassuring & professional. I recommend them.
- Apr. 15, 2024
A hidden gem of a Dr office. Professional and polite. Staff was courteous and did everything possibl... e to save me as much money. Usually I get bombarded with extra add ons and charges. Prices are reasonable and worked with my insurance. Doctor listened to what I said and now I can see without a headache. Will be making this my standard office from now on for glasses and contacts.
- Mar. 29, 2024
Dr. Janne Chuang is a great Optometrist! I visited for the first time and she was very thorough and ... kind! Her staff was amazing as well!
- Feb. 29, 2024
First time coming here and was welcome wonderfully and was cared for, answered all my questions
- Feb. 24, 2024
Its a great place to visit and very hospitable.
- Jan. 02, 2024
The staff is very friendly and helpful. Dr. Chuang was very sweet and thorough my prescription is pe... rfect and the staff was sure to guide me in the right direction!
- Dec. 29, 2023
Jackie provided exceptional customer service to assure that my eye emergency would be addressed and ... was able to schedule my appointment in a timely manner. The gentleman who checked me in provided customer service that is not provided by other healthcare facilities too often. From start to finish during my contact with this eye care office I am very pleased with my experience and I look forward to continuing my eye health care here.
- Dec. 26, 2023
Amazing staff. Got me in fast for an appointment. No wait. Comprehensive exam and accurate assessmen... t. And it definitely does not smell bad like another reviewer wrote.
- Dec. 05, 2023
Had a great first visit to this location. The team was very friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. To was v... ery thorough with my exam and gave great advice and recommendations. Thanks so much!
- Jul. 26, 2023
Pleasant helpful and knowledgeable staff
- Jul. 07, 2023
Always loved this place. The entire staff was awesome on my recent visit. The Dr didn't let me leave... til I understood any advice & options she had regarding eye condition. They were worth the travel.
- Jun. 26, 2023
The experience was amazing. The staff is top notice and all my questions and concerns were addressed... in a respectful way.
- Jun. 20, 2023
I had an absolutely wonderful experience at Memorial Eye in Westchase. They are so kind, knowledgeab... le, thorough, and professional - when it comes to both eye health and eyeglass selection. I came in for my *first* pair of progressive lenses, carrying with me the apprehension and concern that comes with it. But let me tell you, my experience, and my new progressive lenses and frames, are an absolute DELIGHT. It was actually a fun and affirming experience. Great job to Dr Chuang and my optician.

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  • Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Memorial Eye Center - Gessner in Mid-West without delay!

(713) 975-9393