Contact Our Office Immediately If You Have an Eye Emergency
Same-Day Emergency Eye Care
Many eye emergencies require prompt evaluation to reduce the risk of complications and protect long-term vision. As a provider of emergency eye care in Austin, our team prioritizes urgent eye care appointments for patients experiencing sudden symptoms. Many eye emergencies can be evaluated and treated directly in our office using advanced diagnostic technology. For severe medical emergencies, patients should call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room immediately.
Typical Emergency Appointment Availability
We make every effort to see patients with urgent eye concerns the same day. If you're experiencing sudden symptoms, call us immediately and we'll do our best to fit you in. Walk-ins for eye emergencies are welcome during office hours. For after-hours emergencies, please go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
Many urgent eye conditions can be evaluated the same day.
Technology helps identify injuries, infections, and retinal concerns quickly.
Recommendations are based on the cause and severity of your condition.
Eye Emergencies We Treat
Our doctors evaluate and treat a wide range of urgent eye conditions.
Eye Injuries
Sports injuries, blunt trauma, scratches, and other eye injuries should be evaluated promptly to reduce the risk of long-term damage.
Eye Infections
Eye infections can cause redness, discharge, irritation, swelling, and discomfort. Early treatment may help prevent complications.
Foreign Objects
Dust, metal, debris, and other foreign materials can damage the surface of the eye if not properly removed.
Red Eye
Redness may be caused by infection, inflammation, allergies, injury, or another underlying eye condition.
Flashes and Floaters
A sudden increase in flashes, floaters, or visual disturbances may indicate a retinal problem requiring immediate attention.
Sudden Vision Changes
Blurred vision, double vision, partial vision loss, or sudden loss of vision should always be treated as urgent symptoms.
Eye Pain
Persistent or severe eye pain can be associated with injury, infection, inflammation, or elevated eye pressure.
Swelling Around the Eye
Swelling may indicate infection, injury, or another condition requiring prompt medical attention.
Symptoms That Should Never Be Ignored
Contact our office immediately if you experience:
- Sudden vision loss
- Sudden blurry vision
- Double vision
- Flashes of light
- New floaters
- Eye pain
- Significant redness
- Eye swelling
- Light sensitivity
- Foreign body sensation
- Eye injury or trauma
- Discharge from the eye
- Persistent irritation
Even if symptoms seem minor, early evaluation can help prevent more serious complications.
What to Do During an Eye Emergency
Our team can help determine the urgency of your condition and guide you toward the most appropriate care.
Do
- Call our office immediately.
- Protect the affected eye.
- Follow any instructions provided by our team.
- Seek emergency medical attention when advised.
Don't
- Rub the affected eye.
- Attempt to remove embedded objects yourself.
- Delay treatment for sudden vision changes.
- Ignore persistent symptoms.
Prompt action often improves outcomes.
If You Are Unsure About Your Symptoms, Call Us
If you are experiencing an eye emergency, contact Anderson Lane Vision Source immediately. Prompt evaluation can help protect your vision and reduce the risk of long-term complications.