Eye Emergencies in Coles Crossing South

Eye Emergencies in Coles Crossing South

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 - Barker Cypress for emergency eye care.

Our Coles Crossing South 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 Coles Crossing South

Our optometry practice in Coles Crossing South

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 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 - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 23 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Patient Reviews
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- Sep. 15, 2023
Great service and professional staff.
- Aug. 31, 2023
Good customer service and the doctor took time to explain my test results.
- Aug. 01, 2023
Absolutely fantastic . I always recommend
- Jul. 20, 2023
Very nice place, including staff
- Jul. 09, 2023
Thank you so much for seeing me immediately and discovering my eye issues. I’m grateful they refer... red me to a Retinologist and I underwent immediate emergency surgery. They saved my eyesight! I will be returning after I’ve healed to get my glasses and contacts refilled! Thanks again to Dr. Mimi Doung… I’m forever grateful…
- Apr. 10, 2023
Dr. Mimi and her team were all efficient in handling me during my first eye check up. Everything was... explained thoroughly and everything was high tech! The place was clean and from the moment you got there, the procedure was sytematic. Everyone knew when it's their turn to have you taken into a particular room for eye exam. Thank you , Dr.Mimi and the rest of the staff. I feel like I still have 20/20 vision to see how professional and committed you all are!
- Feb. 22, 2023
Awesome service … Nice and friendly … Quick and efficient. Affordable.
- Jan. 27, 2023
Simply smashing! What can I said just smashing! Thank you very much. Cordially, Carlo Concha
- Jan. 22, 2023
Great place. They thoroughly explain everything to you. Everyone is polite and professional. Highly ... recommend.
- Jan. 20, 2023
Lovely experience
- Jan. 19, 2023
Very professional staff. Loved Dr Sharma!
- Jan. 17, 2023
They are the best
- Jan. 03, 2023
Always great service!! Top Notch!!
- Dec. 09, 2022
Everyone is friendly and they take your concerns seriously
- Nov. 23, 2022
Great staff, everyone is friendly and accommodating, and they are awesome with kids.
- Nov. 22, 2022
Friendly staff, clean (and beautiful) facilities, and informative! The staff let me know the cost of... everything at the desk when I asked, and I was not surprised with a different bill at the end of my visit. Dr. Mimi is an awesome doctor and super nice!
- Nov. 21, 2022
Dr. Ziskrout is the best!
- Nov. 11, 2022
The staff was friendly, professional and timely!
- Oct. 18, 2022
Dr. Ziskrout and the tech explained everything very well. When with Dr. Ziskrout, he made me feel ve... ry welcomed, relaxed, and made sure to answer any questions I had. The tech made sure I knew what each test was for and what to expect. She also made sure I knew what the dilation and/or pictures were for that I opted out of. Once informed, I chose to do the pictures which my insurance partially paid, my portion didn't cost much. I was also pleased that my contact order was fast; ordered on Tuesday and came in on Saturday. That is also another plus, they are opened on Saturday.
- Oct. 07, 2022
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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 Coles Crossing South 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 Coles Crossing South as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Memorial Eye Center - Barker Cypress in Coles Crossing South without delay!

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