Eye Emergencies in Escarpment Village

Eye Emergencies in Escarpment Village

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 EyeTech for emergency eye care.

Our Escarpment Village 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 Escarpment Village 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 Escarpment Village as soon as possible.


Meet our Eye Emergencies Specialists

Patient Reviews
- Feb. 21, 2025
Dr. Trinidad is fantastic! Highly recommend.
- Jan. 21, 2025
Saw Dr. Trinidad who was super friendly and answered all of the questions I had. He even gave me so... me recommendations for the occasional stye. Didn't feel rushed at all. I would highly recommend going to Dr. Trinidad.
- Dec. 31, 2024
good service and convenient location for me!
- Oct. 09, 2024
One of the only glasses labs in town that has the ability to add an anti-fogging coat to their lense... s. This allowed me to get reading glasses that work in the bath (don't get fogged over). Trust me I called around town and this feature is hard to find!
- Oct. 03, 2024
I have a stigmatism and typically rely on my good eye to get around. When my vision with my good ey... e started to strain, I knew it was time to get it checked out. I did a search on Google and found Eye Tech Eyes. I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Trinidad and he exceeded my expectations. He gave me some options on either using contacts or glasses. I ended up going with both as I knew I would not always want to use contacts. I found some awesome glasses and I must say, they make me look really good! They had a ton of options to choose from. I highly recommend Dr. Trinidad and the team at Eye Tech Eyes! Thanks, again!
- Aug. 29, 2024
I've been seeing Dr. Lamei for 25 years and have referred many friends to her. She's warm, knowledge... able, and takes time with patients. She explains things thoroughly and caringly. Her office stays on top of modern technology and insurance changes. Office is easy to communicate with, schedule, and access.
- May. 01, 2024
I had a great Experience with Dr. Trinidad. At previous places, I felt like I was being rushed and t... he workers just did not care about my questions and concerns. I got this placed recommended to me and the experience was great. I got my questions answered and did not feel weird asking my concerns related to my contacts and future eye procedures that I might qualify for, 100% recommended.
- Feb. 26, 2024
Excellent Experience with Dr. Trinidad! I visited Dr. Trinidad for an issue I was experiencing with... my eye, and I couldn't be happier with the level of care I received. Dr. Trinidad was exceptional in every aspect of my visit. He patiently listened to all my concerns and questions, and his thorough explanations immediately put me at ease. What impressed me the most was his willingness to walk me through the issues I was facing with my eye, ensuring I understood everything clearly. Not only did he address my current problem, but he also took the time to discuss preventative measures, which I found incredibly valuable. Overall, my experience with Dr. Trinidad was excellent. His professionalism, expertise, and genuine concern for his patients' well-being truly set him apart. I highly recommend Dr. Trinidad to anyone in need of exceptional eye care. Thank you, Dr. Trinidad, for your outstanding service!
- Dec. 09, 2022
Dr. Lamei is the kindest, most caring Dr and person ever. I greatly appreciated her helping me with ... an eye emergency, her reassurance was wonderful. The staff were great and very helpful as well. Very knowledgeable and experienced. Thank you!💖
- Apr. 19, 2022
Great service. Great knowledge and care. I’ve been given multiple options to deal with my eye care... and free samples of contacts. Always felt comfortable working with their team
- Apr. 09, 2022
The visit was as good as an eye exam could be. The optometrist, Dr. Parisa Lamei was great in that s... he took a lot of time explaining what she was seeing in her exam of my eyes and symptoms. She even took time to sit with me after imaging and describe in detail what the images where telling her about my vision.
- Mar. 04, 2022
Wonderful doctors and support staff. They are so helpful and kind. I recommend everyone to go here!
- Mar. 08, 2021
Amazing doctor. Very kind and personable. Truly seems to care and will help with any issue.
- Oct. 14, 2019
EyeTech on Slaughter has really helpful front desk staff, and the techs and the doctors are top notc... h, informative, efficient, and friendly. I consider their business a lucky find, as they take good care of my family's eye health needs. Highly recommend!
- May. 28, 2019
As someone who's worked for an optometry office before, I can definitely say that Eye Tech is a very... well run and organized eye doctor office. All staff are well trained and professional. Dr. L is gentle, perceptive, concise and communicates very clearly. She's no frills and is not like a used car salesperson who is constantly trying to upsell you or schmooze you. All equipment is up to date (no unpleasant air blowing eye pressure measuring device and a very user friendly optomap retinal imaging). I was seen on time without much of a wait and the appointment was quick and painless. My contacts came in 2 business days and the office staff were extremely knowledgeable about rebates. Prices were typical/fair and are what one should expect to pay for a quality eye exam. Also, I noticed that they use Essilor brand lenses for your glasses, which is one of the best, most high quality, long lasting lenses that you can get. (Not all opticals carry this lens brand and go for cheaper brands that have coatings that wear away after a couple years or scratch easily.) If you're going to complain about prices, then go to Walmart or Costco for your exam and glasses. There is a reason why things are priced a certain way, and you get what you pay for.
- Nov. 08, 2018
Marvelous Optometrist office. I took my grandson here a few months ago, he wanted to try contact le... nses. After a quick check, they let me know that the weakest lenses would be too strong for his eyes. Nor did they charge me for the visit. I went this week for my own annual check up. They gave me a very thorough, excellent exam. The best part was that they have a machine that takes a picture of my retina. It cost $39 extra but was worth it because I didn't have to get my eyes dilated, which I hate (and which leaves me not able to do anything for a couple of hours). I had a slight change in my contact lens prescription. I'm going to wear the sample pair they gave me for a few days to make sure I'm happy, then I can order some lenses. They took their time with me, explaining everything as we went along. I'm very pleased and will be using Eye Tech from now on.
- Sep. 25, 2018
Best Optometrist Office ever! I moved out of Austin but I make the trip to Eye Tech because they are... so awesome and give great care. I made the mistake of going to a department store eye doc in my small town for the convenience and I am still regretting it a year later. High tech equipment, expertise, and they take the time to make sure you get all the rebates off your contacts for each sample you try. Can't recommend them enough!
- Sep. 25, 2018
Excellent customer service from their friendly front-desk staff
- Sep. 09, 2018
Great staff and very comfortable experience getting my eyes checked up. Glad it’s so close and con... venient !!!
- Jul. 20, 2017
Great staff- contacts came in quick- no hassle with the appointment. Thanks!

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Urgent Eye Care in Escarpment Village

Our optometry practice in Escarpment Village

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife

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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting EyeTech in Escarpment Village without delay!

(512) 288-0090