Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Don’t wait!
Eye Emergencies in Canyon Lakes At Stonegate
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 Cy-Fair EyeCare for emergency eye care.
Our Canyon Lakes At Stonegate 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 Canyon Lakes At Stonegate 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 Canyon Lakes At Stonegate as soon as possible.
Meet our Eye Doctors
Jose Payan O. D.
Languages:
English, Spanish
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Jose Payan, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston’s College of Optometry in 2009 and earned his undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology from the University of Houston in 2004. Dr. Payan is a…
Loraine Payan O. D.
Languages:
English, Spanish
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Loraine Rodriguez Payan is a native of Brooklyn, New York. She moved with her family to Houston at the age of 6 years old. Growing up on the southeast side of Houston, Loraine attended Dobie High School where she graduated in 1988 with…
Kim-Van Chau O. D.
Languages:
English, Vietnamese
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Kim Chau received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry and received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Houston Baptist University. Her clinical externships include the VA…
Mimi Duong O.D.
Language:
English
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Mimi Duong, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2021. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods from the University of Houston in 2016. Dr. Duong specializes in…
Patient Reviews
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Naveen J. - Jun 29, 2026
Fantastic service and Dr. Loraine Payan provides great insight into the anatomy and health of the ey... Show Moree. I also appreciate her efficient service for contacts and wit alongside healthcare. I am looking forward to my next appointment!
Antonio A. - Jun 13, 2026
Best optometrists in Houston. They have been in practice at this location for many years. Very profe... Show Moressional and knowledgeable. Most importantly, they are friendly and kind when delivering difficult information you may not want to hear, but always done with the patients' best interest in mind.
Urgent Eye Care in Canyon Lakes At Stonegate
Hours Show More
- Monday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Sunday Closed
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- VSP
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Spectera
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross
- MetLife
Have an eye emergency?
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