Eye Emergencies in Southwest Houston

Eye Emergencies in Southwest Houston

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 - Meyerland for emergency eye care.

Our Southwest 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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Patient Reviews
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- Feb. 14, 2024
Very good customer service
- Jan. 24, 2024
Was good the Dr. George and his staff are giving excellent services and giving advices and options a... nd the most important they don’t rush with the patient. Thank you!
- Jan. 20, 2024
My family and I have been clients for decades! Dr. Wong is fabulous! We have moved quite a distance ... but I will continue the drive into town for excellent service!
- Jan. 19, 2024
Had a great experience with Memorial Eye Center. The representatives reminded me of my appointment s... everal times and Dr Wong was very thorough and professional.
- Jan. 17, 2024
Dr. Wang and staff we're amazing
- Dec. 07, 2023
Great service and the staff is great always!
- Nov. 18, 2023
Thanks for the experience
- Nov. 13, 2023
I love this place. Doctor and staff were amazing. Doctors bedside manners were amazing and answered ... all the questions I had. After the eye exam and I got to pick out my frames and the staff were amazing and patient because I had no clue what frames looked good on me. I am coming back for the other frames I fell in love with
- Nov. 13, 2023
Amazing
- Sep. 07, 2023
Love Dr Wong! She is always friendly, professional and knowledgable. She explains as she does her ex... am so you are included in the process. My son and I have been patients here for several years. Great atmosphere, great staff, 5 star everytime🙂
- Aug. 14, 2023
(Translated by Google) Very professional, well explained, they treat you well and I feel satisfied w... ith their services. (Original) Muy profesionales, bien explicado , te tratan bien y me siento satisfecha con sus servicios..
- Aug. 09, 2023
I stopped by for an adjustment, and a lady named Grace took very good care of me. Her manager was fr... iendly as well.
- Jun. 30, 2023
This was my first time visiting this facility, and Dr. Zaibaq was fantastic! He thoroughly answered ... all of my questions and went above and beyond to explain what was happening. You can tell he loves his job and cares about his patients. The rest of the staff was amazing too! Everyone was very friendly and professional, and I received some great assistance picking out a new pair of glasses. I would highly recommend this place as your go-to for eye care.
- Jun. 28, 2023
Very nice and knowledgeable personal
- May. 25, 2023
I've been a patient here for a number of years and have always found the doctors and entire staff to... be helpful, courteous and caring.
- May. 12, 2023
Excellent service.
- May. 10, 2023
Great service. Staff at front desk were very helpful in working with me to find what insurance plan ... would cover visit for my son. Went beyond expectations and what I asked for to insure I got best care. Very professional. Dr. Zaibaq was very personable, and helpful. Service with heart and attention to detail. Rare find in our fast paced world.
- May. 09, 2023
I was able to make an appointment right away, the staff is very friendly and Dr. Zaybac was very pro... fesional, He right away told me what to do and how to care for my eye.
- Apr. 06, 2023
Staff was excellent atmosphere, nice quiet, professional
- Apr. 01, 2023
Staff is friendly and professional. Dr. Wong explains everything and I love the vibe she gives.

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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 Southwest 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 Southwest Houston as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

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

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