Eye Emergencies in Southlake

Eye Emergencies in Southlake

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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 Kirkwood Eye Center for emergency eye care.

Our Southlake 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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Patient Reviews
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- Mar. 14, 2024
As someone who regularly has eye/vision issues, it’s important for me to find a place I trust and ... feel comfortable in. Kirkwood Eye Center is exactly that. They are very helpful and friendly and have everything I would need in order to keep my eyes healthy.
- Mar. 06, 2024
I had a great experience from start to finish. Everyone there is friendly, knowledgeable & professio... nals. The facility is beautiful. Once you’ve been to Kirkwood, you’ll never go anywhere else!
- Mar. 03, 2024
Nothing Bad to say. Had a great experience. Went in to get glasses for the first time and would defi... nitely recommend them.
- Feb. 22, 2024
Dr. Hogan was great! I came in for an emergency on vacation and he helped fix my red eye right away!... Wish I lived in town so I could visit again!
- Feb. 17, 2024
Great doctors, that care and listen
- Feb. 15, 2024
First time seeing Dr Hogan. Extremely efficient, knowledgeable, and personable. The office in gene... ral is very nice.
- Feb. 02, 2024
Dr. Brooks is very helpful, accurate and personable. We love going to him and his staff for our eye ... care concerns.
- Nov. 14, 2023
I bounced around trying to find a close , professional, knowledgable, and pleasant eye dr and staff.... This is the place ! everything is right there and entire staff is friendly and ready to help. Highly recommend.
- Nov. 06, 2023
I struggled getting the right contact lens prescription. Dr. Brooks and staff worked hard to help m... e find the right one.
- Oct. 17, 2023
Very friendly staff. I recommend Kirkwood Eye Center.
- Sep. 23, 2023
Great experience. Dr Hogan was very thorough, professional and friendly. Abby did the tests quickly ... and made me feel very welcome.
- Sep. 14, 2023
They truly care about my vision and you can feel it. Dr Brooks explains everything in detail so tha... t I am an informed patient. I cannot recommend him highly enough!
- Sep. 13, 2023
I just got insurance for the first time and was very nervous about how it would work out and what I ... would need to do for an eye appointment. Dr. Brooks and everyone in the office were very nice and welcoming. Definitely recommend
- Sep. 07, 2023
Wonderful staff here. I will make sure to keep taking my eye care here.
- Aug. 26, 2023
Very efficient and smooth experience. Staff was friendly and Dr. Brooks is very knowledgeable and ca... ring. Not pushy if you don't want glasses or contacts.
- Jul. 10, 2023
My new contact and eye glasses place, I like this place.
- Jun. 29, 2023
Dr. Brooks was competent, and professional, and listened to my concerns. I was very satisfied with t... he service.
- May. 19, 2023
My forever favorite eye doctor and location hands down.
- May. 18, 2023
I wear OrthoK lenses. Dr. Brooks and his staff are very knowledgeable with these lenses and how the... y can actually improve vision in some patients. I highly recommend both Dr. Brooks and these lenses. It is worth the drive to see him!
- Feb. 27, 2023
Always great!

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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 Southlake 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 Southlake as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Kirkwood Eye Center in Southlake without delay!

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