Sudden vision change, a chemical splash, a piece of metal stuck on the eye, a burst of floaters and flashes, severe pain. These need an eye doctor right away. Lotus Eyecare reserves same-day appointments for true eye emergencies in Frisco. Call us now.
Eye Emergencies in Frisco, Texas
What counts as an eye emergency
- Chemicals in the eye
- Blunt or sharp trauma
- Sudden vision loss
- A curtain across the vision
- A burst of floaters or flashes
- Severe pain that does not let up
- A foreign body you cannot blink out
Red, irritated eyes that have come and gone for days are not emergencies, but they are worth a same-week visit. If you are not sure, call us. We will tell you whether to come in or wait for the next available eye exam.
When to call us — and when to seek other urgent care
Call Lotus Eyecare first for
- Foreign body on the eye that will not flush out
- Sudden floaters, flashes, or curtain in the vision
- Sharp pain, light sensitivity, redness in one eye
- Vision change after starting a new medication
- Eye trauma without obvious bleeding or open wound
Seek urgent care for
- Severe head trauma along with the eye injury
- Open wound around the eye with active bleeding
- Loss of consciousness or stroke-like symptoms
- Chemical burn that needs continuous flushing
- Anything happening outside our office hours
What we treat same-day
Most eye emergencies fall into two categories. Both are faster and more comfortable to handle in a real eye exam room with the right equipment and a trained eye doctor.
Surface Injuries
Corneal abrasions, foreign bodies, chemical exposures, contact lens overwear, infections, and styes. We use the slit lamp, fluorescein staining, and the right antibiotic or therapeutic regimen, and most patients walk out with treatment started the same visit.
Sudden Vision Changes
New floaters and flashes, sudden blurred or lost vision, double vision, and any vision change that came on quickly. Dr. Malani performs the dilated exam and retinal imaging the same day, identifies whether the cause is the retina, the optic nerve, or something else, and refers urgently when surgical care is needed.
Related Services at Lotus Eyecare
The annual exam that establishes a baseline so we can spot emergencies faster when they happen.
For chronic burning, gritty, watery eyes that keep coming back, IPL and iLux give lasting relief.
Dr. Malani is a glaucoma specialist. Early detection protects the vision you still have.
Eye emergency questions Frisco patients ask
Flush with clean water or saline for at least 15 minutes before doing anything else. Call us while you flush. We will tell you whether to keep flushing on the way in or come straight here. Do not delay the flushing to look up the chemical.
Yes. A sudden shower of new floaters, flashes of light, or a curtain across part of your vision can mean a retinal tear or detachment. The retina has a short window for safe treatment. Call us the same day. If symptoms start after hours, please seek urgent eye care immediately.
Yes. Call (972) 334-9095 and tell the front desk what happened. We reserve same-day slots for eye emergencies and will see new patients when the schedule allows. Bringing prior records and a current medication list helps us move faster.
Most medical insurance plans cover eye emergencies under medical benefits, not vision benefits. Bring your medical insurance card. If we cannot bill your plan, we will give you a transparent cash price before treatment so there are no surprises.
If it is severe trauma, an open wound, or vision loss after hours, please seek urgent care right away. For less severe issues, call us at opening time and we will fit you in. Leave a voicemail with the time of the event so we can prioritize the morning schedule.
Get the right eye care, fast.
If we can see you today, you save time and get treatment in a real eye exam room. Call now and we will tell you what to do next.