Eye Emergencies in Garland

Eye Emergencies in Garland

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 North Garland Vision for emergency eye care.

Our Garland 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


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  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Patient Reviews
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- Dec. 02, 2023
Just left my annual appointment and needed to commend Arturo in Optical, in addition to Dr. Lim. Bot... h went above and beyond to provide a great experience and terrific patient care. Thoroughly pleased and strongly recommend.
- Nov. 28, 2023
My eye exam went smoothly. The North Garland Vision staff treated me with A+ service!
- Nov. 12, 2023
Staff is pleasant. Dr. Lim is kind and informative. I went in for just an annual exam. Great options... for specs in store. Will be back to purchase glasses.
- Nov. 10, 2023
Me and my family have been going here for many years. We love Dr Suder and the rest of the staff. ... I can not recommend them enough. However, you can definitely find glasses and contacts much cheaper elsewhere.
- Oct. 27, 2023
First time visiting and will definitely be returning. Dr. Lim was very chill and educational! Love a... doctor with great spirit. The front desk staff are wonderful as well! The young lady who performed the initial tests was amazing as well! Recommend to everyone!
- Oct. 24, 2023
Very quick. Very nice. Local sister location. I'll be back here soon
- Oct. 15, 2023
I felt cared for and listened to and the staff was amazing helping me find the perfect pair of glass... es. They took the time to work with me through several pair to find the perfect ones!
- Oct. 15, 2023
Jamie and Dr Bollish are wonderful.
- Oct. 14, 2023
I have been with Dr Bollish since 1992. Exceptional doctor n human being. He has my eye history in m... ind every time I see him. Always look forward to spending time with him.
- Oct. 01, 2023
Excellent care, very thorough and professional.
- Sep. 26, 2023
Dr. Lin was able to see me on very short notice when I had an eye issue. The staff was very professi... onal and provided a great experience.
- Sep. 22, 2023
Good place to get eye exam and new glasses. Wish they had more sunglasses options!
- Sep. 04, 2023
Service is outstanding
- Sep. 03, 2023
Had set up an appt. via Zocdoc. They respond fast, and staffs were all friendly and attentive. I was... seen by Dr. Lim. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and patienly listens and answers all the questions. I highly recommend here.
- Aug. 30, 2023
Best Dr. Lim. Staffs were great and professional. Will definitely visit again.
- Aug. 19, 2023
I love this place! They have great manners and very professional! Everyone was very informative and ... answered all of my questions!!! Try them out and see for yourself.
- Aug. 06, 2023
Dr. Bollish is the best!
- Aug. 05, 2023
Always a great experience here! Thank you Dr. Kim! Shout out to Arturo for being so kind, knowledgea... ble and patient!
- Aug. 03, 2023
As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by staffs with warm welcome. Everyone was very courteous and w... illing to help with any questions I had. Dr. Lim was very thorough on the exam and made sure I am aware of all the concerns she had. She was very kind and patient. When choosing frames and lenses for my new glasses, staffs were very informative and made sure I got all the benefits from my insurance. I initially chose this place because it was only 5 mins from my home and I am glad I did. Will definitely recommend to everyone.
- Jul. 27, 2023
Great place. Very friendly staff and doctor was very nice to my son.

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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 Garland 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 Garland as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting North Garland Vision in Garland without delay!

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