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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- Jun. 25, 2025
Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable
- Jun. 17, 2025
Great service and attention! Looking forward to returning when next needing eye care.
- Jun. 16, 2025
First time exam,great experience picking out glasses.
- Jun. 16, 2025
Everyone was so nice and professional. The doctor was very thorough. I love my glasses.
- Jun. 12, 2025
Very friendly and helpful staff. Low pressure. Everything was well explained before a procedure wa... s done. My new glasses are great.
- Jun. 10, 2025
I'd been to this place with my in-laws but had my first experience as a patient there last week. I ... was very impressed with their friendliness, playfulness and professionalism. Dr. Sunny explained that I could wear contacts again and some options for my daughter...that we couldn't necessarily afford but, nice to get the information. The staff seemed a little irked about us getting rushed back when there were 3 of us all together - but it all worked out. Pleased with all the staff that helped and the care they provided. Thanks Bastrop Family Eye Care - hoping my daughter can get the contacts to work soon....I have faith she can do it!! If you're looking for a new eye doctor - I recommend them.
- Jun. 06, 2025
GREAT DR. AND GREAT SUPPORT
- May. 25, 2025
I've been going there since 2010. I see no reason to change.
- May. 23, 2025
Very professional, timely and friendly. Dr Sunny is extremely thorough and professional.
- May. 19, 2025
A truĺÿ wonderful experience. I wouldn't go anywhere else for vision needs.
- May. 07, 2025
Dr. Jones is a true blessing! I highly recommend her to everyone. She was so caring and informative ... about my eye care needs. She took her time explaining my scans and was very professional. I am SO thankful to have found her!! Everyone I encountered (staff) from the time I walked in was great!!
- May. 02, 2025
Dr. Candice is wonderful
- Apr. 30, 2025
Fast, efficient, Informative and caring!
- Apr. 16, 2025
Excellent service and knowledgeable staff
- Apr. 09, 2025
Very professional and kind staff! Highly recommend
- Apr. 01, 2025
All of the employees and Dr. Jones truly care about the person and not just a "patient." All of the ... staff make sure you are very well taken care of. The concern truly is shown.
- 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

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Have an eye emergency?

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

(512) 321-3042