Eye Emergencies in Bastrop

Eye Emergencies in Bastrop

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 Bastrop Family Eye Care for emergency eye care.

Our Bastrop 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


Urgent Eye Care in Bastrop

Our optometry practice in Bastrop

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Patient Reviews
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- Oct. 25, 2023
Friendly competent staff and doctors.
- Oct. 05, 2023
Dr Reyes is very attentive. The appointment was scheduled and they took me immediately. They send m... e a reminder of the appointment through text, too.
- Sep. 24, 2023
I had a very good visit every was kind and friendly and answered questions that I had
- Sep. 22, 2023
The eye doctor was positive and she seemed like she sincerely cares about her patients. She had a gr... eat attitude. The selection of glasses is fantastic for name brand lovers.
- Sep. 21, 2023
Getting glasses is very stressful. My experience at Bastrop was the best. I was taken care of in t... he best way. I recommend anyone who needs glasses to go there. The best, thank you team...
- Aug. 20, 2023
Best eye care around!
- Aug. 03, 2023
Caring doctors and staff!
- Jul. 25, 2023
Totally happy with my visit. Very satisfied with the service.
- Jul. 18, 2023
Very pleased with the office from the moment you walk into the front desk, to everybody in the back.... everyone there is so kind, Dr is very professional and i love how he explains everything to you and doesn't make you feel like any question or concerns is dumb.
- Jul. 17, 2023
Everyone was friendly, helpful and informative. It was the best experience I have had at an eye doc... tor's office. I have had numerous experiences.
- Jun. 27, 2023
The care she talke with my eyes is great. Waiting for over an hour for my visit was not geret. I k... now she was giving good care to another client but was not happy with waiting.
- Jun. 14, 2023
This been my eye care office for several years, everyone is very pleasant and yet professional at th... e same time. It is always nice to see the same people visit after visit!
- Jun. 12, 2023
Always sweet and helpful!
- Jun. 09, 2023
Great place for your eye care.
- May. 12, 2023
Been going here for my eye exams for years - I usually see Dr. Solly, this time I saw Dr. Reyes. Gre... at doctor, answered all my many questions about a referral to an ophthalmologist for cataract surgery and my regular exam results. Staff is always efficient and friendly. Highly recommend Bastrop Family Eye Care.
- May. 01, 2023
Have been a patient with BFEC for three years and always find the staff wonderful to work with and D... r. Reyes is extremely knowledgeable and up to date with eye care and new procedures for his patients.
- Apr. 29, 2023
We have seen Dr. Solly for years has been a wealth of information for my family’s eye care needs. ... She never rushes us and answers all our questions.
- Apr. 25, 2023
From the moment you walk in you are are greeted with friendly and helpful staff, the doc is great an... d very informative and the office is neat, clean and organized. This IS THE ONE, o need to elsewhere!!!
- Mar. 16, 2023
Just finished with my appointment there. Everyone seemed wicked friendly, kind, helpful and respect... ful. The receptionist was kind. I liked the doctor we saw Dr. Reyes he was kind, easy to talk to and able to answer our questions and concerns. There is a required $45 test that isn't covered by most insurances so just know that ahead of time.
- Mar. 13, 2023
Never had a bad experience here. Even as staff members have changed over the years. The negative com... ments here are actually surprising. They've always are very friendly and helpful

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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 Bastrop 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 Bastrop as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Bastrop Family Eye Care in Bastrop without delay!

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