Eye Emergencies in Coomer Creek

Eye Emergencies in Coomer Creek

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 Garland Vision Center for emergency eye care.

Our Coomer Creek 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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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 - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Medicare
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  • Aetna
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  • Medicaid
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Patient Reviews
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- Sep. 06, 2023
Super friendly! Glasses I got are awesome no issues or complains.
- Aug. 03, 2023
I’ve had really good experiences here. The communication at the front desk with Katelyn is always ... very helpful and the exam process along with the checkout is always so swiftly taken care of by Sarah. The atmosphere is great!
- Jul. 03, 2023
I found Garland Vision amongst my providers after a bad experience with an eye chain care clinic. I ... was hesitant as I had two previous bad experiences but this one turned to be a nice experience. Staff is patience and kind, lenses take like a week to be made and quality of the product is great. I have four kids who wear lenses and they constantly get them broke, so good quality is something I always look for.
- Jun. 10, 2023
Great service. Very friendly and professional 👍
- Mar. 28, 2023
Great people! All of them!!
- Mar. 27, 2023
Wait time was very little. The staff were extremely nice. I'll be returning to this place.
- Mar. 01, 2023
The staff is very friendly and professional. The office itself is almost Spa like. Very relaxing a... nd calming environment.
- Feb. 05, 2023
She is very friendly doctor. Thank you for everything.
- Jan. 25, 2023
Great staff and location with prompt and attentive service!
- Dec. 19, 2022
I am so happy and feeling blessed to have appointed at the same day when I just inquired about my in... surance if they accept., staff, customer service, less waiting time to get appointed with doctors after checked in.. wonderful assistant included front desk., helps me first to get under insurance coverage.. Thanks, Sukie kattaria
- Dec. 12, 2022
The entire staff have been nothing, but welcoming, warming, helpful, and super friendly. I’ve bee... n getting eye exams since I was a child and they topped my experiences. I’ve been coming to Dr. Hernandez for a couple of years now and I won’t go to anyone else. I also felt comfortable to bring my daughter for her first eye exam. Dr. Martin was available and she made her experience wonderful! I repeat we will not go anywhere else.
- Nov. 26, 2022
Every step involved in the examination is thoroughly explained from beginning to end. Dr. Hernande... z makes sure you understand everything completely.
- Nov. 02, 2022
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of what is being done. Doc Lamb is good at explaining t... he different processes, procedures and diagnosis
- Oct. 21, 2022
Recommend this Vision Center, you will not be disappointed.
- Oct. 10, 2022
Awesome
- Oct. 05, 2022
They have very great service
- Oct. 03, 2022
Dr Hernandez is very knowledgeable and has your best interest at heart. She explains things and answ... ers your questions how you can understand. I have been going there for 20+ years. The staff is friendly and welcoming.
- Aug. 08, 2022
Very charismatic staff! Good prices for glasses and contacts.
- Jun. 21, 2022
Got me glasses and it was quick and painless. Coming here again!
- May. 16, 2022
Amazing from the front desk to Dr. Brittany Martin....I high recommend them. I didn't know what I wa... s missing...:)

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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 Coomer Creek 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 Coomer Creek as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Garland Vision Center in Coomer Creek without delay!

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