Eye Emergencies in Angel's Triangle

Eye Emergencies in Angel's Triangle

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 El Paso EyeCare for emergency eye care.

Our Angel's Triangle 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 Angel's Triangle 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 Angel's Triangle as soon as possible.


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- Mar. 04, 2025
Staff and Doctor were professional and helpful. Overall a great experience.
- Mar. 02, 2025
Wow! The whole process was simple from filling out all forms online to a phone call from the office ... staff going over what is covered with your eye insurance. It gets better though, such a friendly, professional staff. You are taken care of all around, from the ladies doing the pre-test exam to the eye wear. Dr. Patel is such a wonderful, caring eye doctor, and shows his concerns if you have any troubles with your eyes. This has been the best eye care center I have been to. My husband and I are very pleased with everyone and we will be continued patients with El Paso EyeCare.
- Mar. 01, 2025
Great parking, awesome team Neily helped and she was great. Really 5 star business. Dr.Des is also a... mazing and so helpful.
- Feb. 25, 2025
Well, purchased a defective frame and had a hard time . But over al, l they handled it great and too... k good care of of 👀 👓 🙏
- Feb. 13, 2025
Had my first experience at El Paso EyeCare recently, and have to say everything has been 5 stars so ... far. It was easy to schedule my appointment online, they even called me with an earlier option. The front desk staff was super friendly and helpful, and Dr. Des was awesome. He took his time with the exam, and was very thorough and answered all my questions. I had a lot of fun picking out my new glasses with the optician! All around an excellent experience - they def deserve the great reviews. Highly recommend!
- Feb. 08, 2025
Timely appointments and knowledgeable staff. Very nice place and helpful
- Feb. 02, 2025
Always friendly & amazing
- Dec. 07, 2024
Highly recommend El Paso Eye Care. The entire process was efficient and quick. The staff and Dr Des ... were incredibly welcoming. I received my contacts and glasses in less than two weeks with a holiday. Will be back in a year.
- Nov. 22, 2024
Already did.
- Nov. 12, 2024
First time here, great experience, from front desk, to techs to Dr. Dez! Highly recommend! Super fri... endly, approachable and knowledgeable.
- Nov. 08, 2024
It was fast the place was clean and staff were attentive and quick
- Oct. 13, 2024
Nice clean location. Fast in and out service.
- Oct. 11, 2024
Dr. Dipak Patel is excellent, he really knows about my problem and helped me to understand better wh... at needs to be done.
- Oct. 01, 2024
Great service
- Sep. 16, 2024
Nice place and clean. staff really friendly and great fast service
- Sep. 15, 2024
Very friendly and professional!
- Sep. 09, 2024
Great customer service
- Aug. 21, 2024
I always have a good doctor visit when I go to El Paso EyeCare and I’ve been going there for years... now. A nice office with nice people! Danny helped me complete my visit and helped me get a great frame for a great price! Thanks Danny!
- Aug. 21, 2024
El paso eyecare was excellent they met all my eyecare needs.
- Aug. 19, 2024
It was a good experience I had an eye exam that was very thorough. The staff was friendly and atten... tive.

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Urgent Eye Care in Angel's Triangle

Our optometry practice in Angel's Triangle

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Hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting El Paso EyeCare in Angel's Triangle without delay!

(915) 751-7760