Eye Emergencies in Northside

Eye Emergencies in Northside

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 - Heights Blvd for emergency eye care.

Our Northside 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 - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Spectera
  • United Healthcare
  • EyeMed
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 18, 2023
Thorough, efficient and friendly
- Nov. 17, 2023
Everyonec there is knowledgeable and friendly! They really care about their customers! Highly recomm... ended!
- Oct. 09, 2023
I had a great experience. I don't like change very much so after Dr. Rivera retired I was hesitant t... o go back but I am very glad I did. It felt friendly and professional as always. Very happy with everything!
- Sep. 13, 2023
I’ve been a long time patient of this location, the new doctor is fantastic. She’s very attentiv... e, knowledgeable, and has great bedside manner. She caught a chronic problem that the previous doctor never even mentioned to me and after my appointment she casually asked what my job was and after I told her she pulled me back into the exam room to give me more specific information about the risk of high impact job activities that could affect my eye health. She really cares about the health of your eyes.
- Aug. 29, 2023
I had a fantastic experience at Memorial Eye Center. The entire staff was very warm and friendly thr... oughout the visit. Dr. Bui had a wonderful bedside manner while also being efficient with your time! Glad to have established care with such a great team
- Aug. 27, 2023
Super friendly and helpful each time I visit.
- Aug. 23, 2023
Love my eyeglass frames, friendly staff…thorough and efficient optometrist
- Aug. 19, 2023
Staff is very friendly and welcoming. The ophthalmologist was very informative and made my experien... ce comfortable. I highly recommend them! I love my new frames!
- Aug. 17, 2023
Very professional and courteous!
- Aug. 17, 2023
I highly recommend this office for all eye concerns. The entire staff are very helpful and friendly.... I’ve been to many offices over the years. I will continue to be a patient here. It’s a different feeling. They give you the “warm and Fuzzy” family like feeling. I think the staff members are truly friends. I can tell there is a team like atmosphere here.
- Jun. 14, 2023
Dr.Yee Listened to my concerns of the pain and discomfort in my left eye. I was terrified of the new... s of having a small foreign object stuck in my eye. She was very reassuring and helped me feel better by taking it out. She is professional and very knowledgeable in her field. The front desk staff also made me feel welcomed as a new patient. I also did like how easy it was to schedule an appointment online the same day.
- Apr. 20, 2023
This is such a wonderful establishment. The entire staff is nice and very welcoming. Dr. Gross is am... azing! She is very thorough with her exams and she answers all questions exceptionally well. I have absolutely no complaints about any of my visits. I’ll for sure be a returning patient.
- Feb. 05, 2023
Dr. Yee was pleasant, thorough, and staff did not press you to purchase your eye wear from them as i... n the past with Dr. Rivera. Additionally, they have now gone paperless and that made the appointment less time consuming than in the past. I will be returning for all my eye care needs.
- Jan. 06, 2023
We love the staff at Memorial Eye Center. Dr Aurea is amazing and Sally never fails to find me the p... erfect frames.
- Nov. 16, 2022
Thanks to the crew that works at this office for always making me feel like family authentically you... are appreciated GLOWIN UP SUNSHINE
- Oct. 24, 2022
Dr. Rivera is incredibly thorough and so knowledgeable. Her staff was very patient as we shopped for... glasses. An excellent experience all around.
- Sep. 17, 2022
Very personable staff and my doctor was extremely intuitive to my eye care.
- Sep. 02, 2022
Attentive, knowledgeable, funny ...go for the entertainment and eye exam. You won't be disappointed....
- Aug. 31, 2022
Staff made experience comfortable so I could easily explain what I needed.
- Aug. 03, 2022
Dr. Rivera and the team are knowledge and friendly. My questions were answered thoroughly and my eye... s are grateful

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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 Northside 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 Northside as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Memorial Eye Center - Heights Blvd in Northside without delay!

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