Eye Emergencies in Floresville

Eye Emergencies in Floresville

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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 - Floresville for emergency eye care.

Our Floresville 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 Floresville

Our optometry practice in Floresville

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 18, 2023
The staff is amazing!
- Aug. 05, 2023
If you want to be treated with compassion and respect, this is the place. Very knowledgeable and be... st exam!
- Aug. 03, 2023
Great doctor and awesome staff. They really care about their patients.
- Jul. 28, 2023
The kindest most helpful ladies I have experienced at a doctor’s office in Floresville or San Anto... nio! Everyone smiling, eager to help, answered all my question and concerns, will definitely be back annually or sooner if need be!
- Jun. 26, 2023
Very quick, friendly and efficient service
- Apr. 03, 2023
Exceptional patient/customer service throughout the entire office, staff and doctor included! I will... be taking the rest of my family to this practice.
- Feb. 16, 2023
Wonderful service!
- Feb. 10, 2023
Amazing team! Very professional and personable!
- Feb. 06, 2023
My family and I always receive great service here! The staff and doctor are always so kind really li... sten to you.
- Jan. 27, 2023
Very knowledgeable staff and excellent service
- Dec. 16, 2022
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- Dec. 04, 2022
Excellent care
- Nov. 15, 2022
The staff always make feel safe and relaxed.
- Nov. 05, 2022
Really enjoyed my resent visit. Appointment and exam were performed with patience and professionalis... m. Staff was extremely helpful.
- Oct. 28, 2022
All on staff are very professional. Excellent experience. I feel that my eye exam was thorough. M... y glasses are great!
- Sep. 04, 2022
Great service good selection on glasses.
- Aug. 15, 2022
Highly recommend. Very professional practice and overall business operation. Good diagnostic equipm... ent.
- Jul. 11, 2022
Great place quick service friendly staff. Variety of glasses to choose from my daughter is satisfied... . Thanks.
- Jul. 04, 2022
Great staff, I have been going there for the last 5 years and they are always very friendly and prof... essional. I would recommend to everyone.
- May. 08, 2022
Amazing doctor and staff

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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 Floresville 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 Floresville as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Hill Country Vision Center - Floresville in Floresville without delay!

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