Eye Emergencies in Spring Branch

Eye Emergencies in Spring Branch

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 Hill Country Vision Center - Bulverde for emergency eye care.

Our Spring Branch 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 Spring Branch

Our optometry practice in Spring Branch

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 17, 2023
This team is very friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and patient! I highly recommend them!
- Oct. 26, 2023
This group of workers were so very kind and helpful when I really needed them. Thank you!!
- Oct. 22, 2023
Best eye doctor experience! Everyone was kind and accommodating for my needs. They really paid atten... tion to my concerns and educated me on some things I should watch out for. My glasses arrived faster than expected and they got them to me so quick. I felt really cared for here and I appreciate all they do! Thank you for everything!!!
- Sep. 30, 2023
Awesome staffs and the doctor was very thorough with the exam. Completly happy with this place.
- Sep. 28, 2023
Very smart and kind people!
- Aug. 18, 2023
Great experience here with Dr. Thomas and everyone else I came into contact with.
- Aug. 11, 2023
Very pleasant visit
- Aug. 07, 2023
They saw me with an eye emergency and was very happy.
- Aug. 06, 2023
Great doctors and staff. They were recommended by a friend and did not disappoint. Most thorough eye... exam I’ve had in many years and I’m seeing better than I have in years. The staff listens and was very helpful picking out new frames.
- Aug. 06, 2023
The staff and physician took provided exceptional care.
- Aug. 01, 2023
Excelente staff, from the doctor all the way to the receptionist. Would definitely recommend.
- Jul. 29, 2023
The doctor was very nice and she was very thorough with the exam, the ladies in the front office wer... e very kind and knowledgeable
- May. 17, 2023
Excellent service
- May. 06, 2023
The staff is wonderful & so helpful and nice. My appt was on time and quick, yet thorough
- May. 04, 2023
I’ve been here the last few years for updating my prescription and getting new glasses. I like th... e staff and how personal, friendly and professional they are. Highly recommended.
- Feb. 11, 2023
Great service !
- Feb. 09, 2023
Dr Thomas is the best. She is caring and knowledgeable. I love her.
- Jan. 20, 2023
Nice people, got in and out quickly and got glasses quick.
- Jan. 05, 2023
The entire staff is amazing!! They make you feel like you’re important and valued. Dr. J didn’t ... rush through my appointment even though I asked a ridiculous amount of questions. Evelyn, Deemah and Stephanie were all so kind and helpful! I’ve already recommended them to my friends and family and will continue to do so. Thank you, ladies!!
- Nov. 11, 2022
Dr Thomas was Fabulous! The staff were great! Everyone was very knowledgeable & 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 Spring Branch 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 Spring Branch as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Hill Country Vision Center - Bulverde in Spring Branch without delay!

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