Help for Red or Irritated Eyes in Helotes
If your eyes feel suddenly sore, red, or irritated, don’t wait. Get help quickly. As long as you’re already one of our patients, The Eye Clinic is here to offer urgent care for concerns like painful red eyes, injuries, or something stuck in your eye.
Comprehensive Testing to Guide Immediate Treatment
Our advanced diagnostics allow us to go beyond what can be seen with the naked eye. We use high-resolution imaging tools to examine both the outer surface and deeper internal structures of the eye. This includes your retina, optic nerve, cornea, and surrounding tissues, all of which can reveal signs of damage, infection, or inflammation that may not be immediately visible.
What Counts as an Eye Emergency
Our team can help in many urgent situations, including:
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Red, itchy, or painful eyes
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Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
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Foreign objects in the eye
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Scratches or abrasions on the cornea
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Sudden vision loss, flashes, or floaters
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Dislodged contact lenses, lost or broken glasses
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Eye infections or trauma
At The Eye Clinic, optometrists are trained to treat many of these conditions, often eliminating the need for an emergency room visit.
Your Immediate Steps for Eye Emergencies
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Call us right away.
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Do not self-diagnose or delay treatment.
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Avoid rubbing the eye or using over-the-counter drops unless directed.
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If we are unavailable and symptoms are severe, go to the nearest emergency room.
Early care makes a difference. Many eye emergencies are time-sensitive.
We Use Advanced Tools for Accurate Diagnosis
We use high-resolution retinal imaging, OCT scans, and slit-lamp evaluations to assess the full health of the eye. These tools help us detect infections, internal injuries, or corneal damage quickly and accurately, so we can begin treatment right away.
When Red or Pink Eye Is More Than Irritation
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is often mild but not always. It can result from viruses, bacteria, allergies, or exposure to chemicals. Contact our office if you or your child has:
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Eye pain or sensitivity to light
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Blurred or decreased vision
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Thick discharge or significant crusting
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Redness that does not improve within a few days
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A compromised immune system
Immediate treatment is especially important if symptoms involve vision or severe discomfort.
Call Us If You Think You’re Having an Eye Emergency
If you’re an existing patient and something feels wrong with your eyes, don’t wait to see if it gets better. Whether it’s red eye, sudden changes in vision, or something in your eye, call us we can evaluate the situation and provide the care you need.