Eye Emergencies in Bastrop

Eye Emergencies in Bastrop

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 Bastrop Family Eye Care for emergency eye care.

Our Bastrop 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!


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


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 Bastrop 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 Bastrop as soon as possible.


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- Mar. 28, 2025
I had the best experience here! Top notch customer service. Please give them a try.
- Mar. 28, 2025
Great experience and quick turnaround for glasses. Very nice people.
- Mar. 26, 2025
Love this establishment- friendly, easy to get an appointment in my schedule, prompt in seeing you a... t appointment time, and takes my insurance!
- Mar. 24, 2025
Dr Jones is a very respected, professional eye care professional I will encourage anyone to seek he... r. Dr Jones is caring, professional myself and my family like her alot. I will recommend anyone to seek her. Thanks Dr Jones
- Mar. 23, 2025
Dr. Sunny is the best! I Highly recommend seeing her for all your eye care needs
- Mar. 23, 2025
I needed a closer Dr to check my eyes than NE Austin area (I live in Gonzales). Anyway I was referre... d to Dr in La Grange. Had exam then was told my referral was now in BASTROP So now 2nd exam in a month Worth the 2nd exam. Love Dr Jones. She listens and met my needs. Staff is great as well. No complaints. Thank You 😊
- Mar. 21, 2025
Tiffany the Eye care Tech. At Bastrop Family Eye Care , Was very very Helpful, & Professional. Answe... red all my questions. Explained all the different testing that was being done. Will definitely Recommend this Place to Friends & Family Plus our Christian Brothers & Sister. God Bless Us ALL. Amen.
- Mar. 05, 2025
Dr. Jones is very knowledgeable and friendly. She goes above and beyond to make your experience a gr... eat one and to get you what you want out of your visit with her.
- Mar. 03, 2025
Dr. No and her staff are so kind and personable. I was in and out and they made everything so easy.
- Feb. 15, 2025
Dr Ngo is the best eye doctor I've ever had ,and Ive been seeing eye doctors for over 65 years.Expla... ins everything and answers any questions that I asked.Great personality!!!!
- Feb. 12, 2025
Great experience!! Love the option of later appointments. The appointment process and appointment it... self were seamless and so easy. I will definitely be coming back.
- Jan. 13, 2025
Great service!
- Jan. 13, 2025
Very glad we found Bastrop Family Eye Care, Dr. Jones was very helpful and informative and her staff... was very friendly! Excellent service all around!
- Jan. 12, 2025
Dr Ngo provided me high quality care. She took her time and conducted a thorough exam. Then she cl... early explained to me in an easy to understand manner what her analysis revealed. I will definitely return to see her next year for my annual exam.
- Jan. 10, 2025
The doctor and everyone is so nice.
- Jan. 06, 2025
Great Opthamologist and friendly staff
- Dec. 20, 2024
Dr. and entire staff were efficient, professional and friendly. Very pleasant experience!
- Dec. 10, 2024
I went to Bastrop Vision today just to get new glasses. I had a prescription from another doctor an... d had already tried to get my glasses prescription filled at Walmart where they were less than nice. I met with Stacy who was over the top kind, she explained my insurance advantages to me and got me back to my day quickly. Thank you so much for taking care of me today, you truly made my day so much better. Please know how much I appreciate it
- Nov. 13, 2024
Great customer service and willingness to find the perfect eyeglasses!!
- Nov. 10, 2024
The friendliest and most patient staff. I would recommend to anyone needing help!

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Bastrop Family Eye Care in Bastrop without delay!

(512) 321-3042