Eye Emergencies in Far West Side

Eye Emergencies in Far West Side

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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 EyeTX - Potranco for emergency eye care.

Our Far West Side 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


Urgent Eye Care in Far West Side

Our optometry practice in Far West Side

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
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  • Aetna
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  • Medicaid
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Patient Reviews
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- Oct. 12, 2023
I just did, so please just post the comments I made on the survey.
- Oct. 07, 2023
Friendly staff and great customer service.
- Sep. 18, 2023
These days it's a blessing to find nice careing people working in a place like EyeTx thank you all
- Sep. 16, 2023
Super friendly, they were able to help my 5 year stay calm and still in his eye exam thank you
- Sep. 06, 2023
Am amazing experience I really recommend it the new manager Carlos was really nice and with really g... ood customer service
- Sep. 01, 2023
The place was so cozy had a very great experiece with eye doctor and employees .The only thing was t... he back door being slammed when some employee was leaving around 9:10a.m. it was loud and scared me Otherwise experiece was great...
- Aug. 31, 2023
amazing people. probably the best optometrist clinic I've ever been to.
- Aug. 25, 2023
Great doctors and staff!
- Aug. 24, 2023
Have been with them for years. Greta with my kids and myself. Staff is always willing to work with m... e and my kids to make us happy
- Aug. 22, 2023
Staff is great! Liam & Carlos are nice & helpful & eye Dr was very nice as well.
- Aug. 19, 2023
Dr. Alvarez is so amazing! I've been wearing glasses since 3rd grade and today I have new contact th... at freed me of glasses forever. Thank a bunch. The entire staff is outstanding!! *********************
- Aug. 18, 2023
Dr. Michael Aguilera Is extremely kind, patient, thorough and professional. I highly recommend
- Jul. 31, 2023
Friendly employees and clean clinic.
- Jul. 27, 2023
Great staff! Very nice. Will be back.
- Jul. 25, 2023
My annual visit was great. The office staff greeted me and the visit was timely. Dr. Aguliara was th... orough and helpful.
- Jul. 13, 2023
Got eye exams quickly. The doctor was great. The staff were great!
- Jul. 11, 2023
Fun loving staff. Quick and super friendly staff. Dr Wendy was great tii!!
- May. 30, 2023
I have terrible anxiety, especially when it comes to doctor visits. Staff was very patient & kind, i... t made a comfortable environment.
- May. 05, 2023
100% would recommend. Staff was professional and sweet and went above and beyond what they needed to... .
- May. 04, 2023
Great, fast, and thorough service. Dori was fantastic and should get a raise!

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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 Far West Side 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 Far West Side as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting EyeTX - Potranco in Far West Side without delay!

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