Eye Emergencies in Missouri City

Eye Emergencies

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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 - Missouri City for emergency eye care Our Missouri City 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. 18, 2023
Dr. Doan has been a knowledgeable, approachable professional for years! I would recommend her to any... one.
- Jan. 30, 2023
Friendly and very helpful.
- Jan. 20, 2023
Great service. Friendly staff
- Dec. 21, 2022
Fantastic professionals that truly care for their patients
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- Oct. 14, 2022
First time here. Great service, clean and friendly staff.
- Aug. 16, 2022
Service and staff was great!
- Aug. 05, 2022
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- Jul. 28, 2022
Great eye care in a great location! You'll love the doctor and her office staff.
- Apr. 21, 2022
Dr. Doan was thorough, thoughtful and informative. She presented several possible options and answe... red all my questions easily. I definitely recommend her and her staff!
- Mar. 21, 2022
Memorial eye center was great from there staff to the doctor and they don't have the puff machine to... put in your eye. I was scared at first but they put my mind at ease. One thing I didn't like was they up sell you on everything so beware of that.
- Mar. 07, 2022
A friendly place
- Feb. 21, 2022
Thank you for the great care you all provided on my last visit. I appreciate it!
- Feb. 06, 2022
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- Oct. 25, 2021
Great visit. Dr. Doan was great! Very professional, friendly and thorough. Friendly staff at the f... ront desk.
- Sep. 23, 2021
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- Oct. 06, 2020
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- Aug. 25, 2019
Two weeks ago, my husband and I both visited Dr. Derek Le for the first time for our annual vision e... xams. He was very thorough, not rushed, friendly, and answered all our questions in easy-to-understand terms. This week, my husband received his new lenses. He is so pleased with his improved vision. He commented that the new lenses are exactly right for his needs. Thank you, Dr. Le!
- Aug. 02, 2019
Dr. Doan is great. She really takes the time to listen to your concerns and answer any questions you... may have during your visit. And her staff is always friendly and helpful.

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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 Missouri City 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 Missouri City as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Memorial Eye Center - Missouri City in Missouri City without delay!

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