Eye Emergencies in Fredericksburg

Eye Emergencies in Fredericksburg

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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 Hill Country Vision Center - Fredericksburg for emergency eye care.

Our Fredericksburg 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


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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
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Patient Reviews
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- Dec. 04, 2023
Overall a wonderful experience with my thorough eye exam with Dr. Blaker. Staff assisting with glas... ses selection were also knowledgeable and very helpful.
- Nov. 06, 2023
I recently had eye surgery and found that I still couldn’t see clearly. I was told that it was all... in my head. I immediately made an appointment with Dr Blaker who listened to my concerns and was able to find a prescription to fit me. I can now see clearly and am so very grateful for Dr Blaker and Staff for their caring and professional support. Thank you!
- Oct. 12, 2023
Very helpful staff and good variety of glasses to choose from.
- Oct. 03, 2023
Great experience! The entire staff is extremely helpful and professional!
- Sep. 16, 2023
Very friendly staff.
- Sep. 11, 2023
Great service. Was able to get an appointment quickly. However, I wasn’t offered a contact fitting... , even though I was charged for it. I will call the office to inform them of this. I feel confident this will be remedied quickly and professionally. All the staff provides great customer service.
- Aug. 04, 2023
Great service , everyone helpful and professional.
- Jul. 22, 2023
Fast and friendly service
- Jul. 15, 2023
They are fast and super nice and don't try to overcharge u by doing extra tests that don't need to b... e done. I highly recommend
- Jun. 28, 2023
Justine and Marianne were so helpful, kind, and prompt in helping me with a lost contact lense while... in town visiting. The sweetest, kindest ladies!!
- Jun. 27, 2023
Everyone are so sweet and professional.
- Jun. 19, 2023
Professional, and kind. Highly recommended for all ages. Was able to get a same day appointment and ... both myself and my daughter's glasses were ready in 1 week's time!
- Jun. 11, 2023
My experiences here have always been excellent. My children saw Dr. Juett for the first time, and he... was wonderful with my 7-year-old. I can't say enough good things about the staff they are always friendly and helpful.
- Jun. 11, 2023
Dr Juett was great ! Treated me as a person not just another number , I was very pleased with my exp... erience there and will definitely be back !
- May. 25, 2023
Excellent service and a great staff! Will return.
- May. 12, 2023
I am grateful for choosing to go back to Hill Country Vision Center after a couple bad experiences. ... I received courtesy call for an overdue eye checkup. I was told Dr. Juett, joined the HCVC staff and was excepting new patients. Dr. Juett was a breath of fresh air and I didn't feel rushed. The front desk, vision techs. were so kind and informative. Truly a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 review deserved.
- Apr. 10, 2023
Very pleased with the care and service I received from their staff and Dr Juett. Would definitely re... commend to my family and friends.
- Mar. 20, 2023
Great place great Doctors Great staff thank you i highly recommend!!
- Mar. 17, 2023
They were very kind and helpful.
- Mar. 08, 2023
We've been going here for years now. But I think this past week was my best experience. The girls i... n the office were so kind & helpful. They also were greatly understanding of my curious 7 year old son who had a million questions the entire time. The Dr was also kind, informative, fast & efficient. Definitely recommend this place & Dr Jarett

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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 Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

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