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Eye Emergencies in Westside

Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Don’t wait!

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 - Westchase for emergency eye care.

Our Westside 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

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

Eye Emergencies FAQs

Meet our Eye Doctors

Diana Ly
Diana Ly O.D.
Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Diana Ly, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2020. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in…

Kim To
Kim To O.D.
Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

A lifelong Houstonian, Dr. Kim attended the University of Houston for her undergraduate studies, where she received a bachelor of science, magna cum laude, before going on to earn her doctorate of optometry, with honors, from the…

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Deonechia H. - Jun 20, 2026
Dr.Kim To and staff are absolutely amazing very knowledgeable and understanding I definitely recomme... nd 100 out of 10 don’t walk run if you’re in the need of any eye care.
Alexis B. - Jun 11, 2026
Amanda had me in and out to fix my daughters glass. She also reminded me to get my daughter on the b... ooks for her annual eye exam as well incase those glasses don't hold so I can use my insurance. Thank you!

Urgent Eye Care in Westside

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
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  • Medicaid
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Memorial Eye Center - Westchase in Westside without delay!