Eye Emergencies in Coppell

Eye Emergencies in Coppell

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 Coppell Vision Center for emergency eye care.

Our Coppell 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 Coppell

Our optometry practice in Coppell

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 24 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
Patient Reviews
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- Oct. 29, 2023
Dr. and office staff are kind and helpful. All my questions were patiently answered.
- Oct. 27, 2023
Staff was very friendly and courteous. Dr. Green was amazing. She listened and understood my need fo... r glasses in different situations and suggested the best plan. Kayla was very helpful and patient with my time crunch and provided me the quotes for all my options. I highly recommend this place.
- Sep. 14, 2023
Wonderful experience!!
- Sep. 14, 2023
Dr. Green was good. Her recommendations were good. Kayla as a staff was good and courteous. The fron... t desk staff was good as well.
- Sep. 09, 2023
Friendly with great service. Quick turn around on getting glasses. Good with communications
- Aug. 23, 2023
I was able to quickly see Dr. Green for a medical eye problem despite a very busy day. Thanks for yo... ur help...
- Aug. 20, 2023
Excellent customer service
- Aug. 12, 2023
I have seen Dr. Green and Dr. Pels and they have been knowledgeable and professional. Their staff is... great too.
- Aug. 04, 2023
Sad to see Dr. Sandra Elston go 🙁 Dr. Alycia Green did a great job finding me new contacts and gave... me good suggestions for my dry eyes. Thank you for being my new eye doctor
- Aug. 04, 2023
Always love going to CVC. They make you feel so welcome and always available to help you out.
- Jul. 13, 2023
Dr Pels offers a very comfortable experience!
- Jul. 12, 2023
Good service, good experience. Thank you!
- Jul. 12, 2023
I’ve been seeing Dr. Pels for years and she is just the best. I don’t live close to Coppell but... I’m happy to make the drive because of consistent, top notch care I receive from Dr. Pels. Kalee, the practice manager, is wonderful and always helpful. For the last two pair of glasses I purchased, I received outstanding care from Kayla. She not only suggested beautiful frames that fit my face and coloring perfectly, she is so knowledgeable and couldn’t have made it easier to purchase great pairs of glasses. Before Kayla was there, Christian assisted me with the first pair of glasses I had purchased in years. After many years of having difficulty finding a lens that didn’t make me feel queasy, Christian understood perfectly and knew exactly what I needed to resolve this issue. As a result of my confidence in your employees, I’ve purchased 3 pairs of glasses within a year or so. I’m a satisfied customer.
- Jul. 07, 2023
Doctor and staff were very helpful and in good spirits. Great place to go every time.
- Jun. 21, 2023
Dr. Pels is amazing! This is always the best health experience with a medical professional that I e... ver have every year. Both Dr. Pels and her staff are very nice! I really appreciate the whole team and how they work. Thank you Dr. Pels!
- Jun. 10, 2023
Dr. Alycia Green explained the things about my vision health clearly and the staff there are good ..... Thank you all
- Jun. 05, 2023
Great customer service!
- May. 05, 2023
This office is so easy. Never a long wait, staff is helpful and the doctors are great! Always get ... us what we need.
- Apr. 21, 2023
This is a fun place to be in. The staff are super respectful and efficient. Kayla is a sweet, effici... ent optician. Dr Shanon Lamb’s energy made me feel very comfortable. In fact, I enjoyed my appointment with her. Whatever your are going through, she wont scare you. She cheerfully guides you and makes sure you understand what needs follow up. Kudos to the whole team.
- Mar. 09, 2023
Dr Pels is awesome and the support staff is exceptional.

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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 Coppell 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 Coppell as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Coppell Vision Center in Coppell without delay!

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