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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 Eye Center of Houston 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

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Meet our Eye Doctors

Gabrielle Hinton
Gabrielle Hinton O.D.

Gabrielle Hinton, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, graduating with Highest Honors in 2023, and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from Colorado College in Colorado…

Rathanart Somphruek
Rathanart Somphruek O.D.

Rathanart Somphruek, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of the Incarnate Word and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Houston in 2021. Dr. Somphruek was drawn to optometry through…

Richard Nguyen
Richard Nguyen O.D.
Therapeutic Optometrist
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Richard Nguyen, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry.  He earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin.  While in school, Dr.…

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Eye Center of Houston in Westside without delay!