Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Don’t wait!
Eye Emergencies in First Colony Commons
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 Memorial Eye Center - Sugar Land for emergency eye care.
Our First Colony Commons optometrists can help you preserve your vision and eye health.
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
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
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
Symptoms of an eye infection typically include itching, burning, redness, crusty and watery eyes. See a First Colony Commons eye doctor if your symptoms last over 4 days or if you experience intense pain, redness, blurred vision or light sensitivity.
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, you may scratch your cornea while attempting to get an object out which can cause further sight-threatening complications.
So the best thing you can do in this kind of eye emergency is to get to your eye doctor in First Colony Commons as soon as possible.
Meet our Eye Doctors
Wiley Walls O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Scleral and Dry Eye Specialist Dr. Wiley Walls is a native Houstonian and a proud Texan. He considers himself city-country, growing up riding horses and raising dogs on his family farm. Dr. Walls is a proud graduate of Texas Southern…
Emma Gonzalez O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
Emma Gonzalez, O.D. earned her Doctor of Optometry from The University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) in 2000 and completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Texas A&M University in College Station in 1995. During her time…
Anusha Rachel Mathew O.D.
Languages:
English, Spanish, Malayalam
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Anusha Rachel Mathew, O.D. is a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. She earned her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry. She became interested in optometry due to the versatility…
Jocelyn Horiszny O. D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Jocelyn S. Horiszny has been in private practice and an associate of Memorial Eye Center at Sugar Land since 1999. Dr. Horiszny specializes in primary eye care and contact lens fitting. She is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the…
Patient Reviews
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196 Reviews
Tameka C. - Jun 18, 2026
The staff is always professional and efficient. Appointments typically start on time, and the wait t... Show Moreo see the doctor is minimal. Dr. Walls is both knowledgeable and personable, making patients feel comfortable and well cared for. My son recently had an appointment and said that Dr. Walls was a "cool doctor," which speaks volumes about his ability to connect with patients of age groups. I truly appreciate the excellent care and service provided by this office.
Cathy M. - Jun 15, 2026
Awesome experience with Dr. Wiley and the team.
Urgent Eye Care in First Colony Commons
Have an eye emergency?
Protect your vision by contacting Memorial Eye Center - Sugar Land in First Colony Commons without delay!