24/7 Emergency Room in Irving, TX

Emergency Eye Care for Eye Injuries in Irving, TX

Eye injuries and sudden vision changes cannot wait. Our emergency physicians treat chemical splashes, foreign objects, and eye trauma 24 hours a day. Median door-to-provider time is under 10 minutes. No appointment needed.

Why Eye Injuries Are True Emergencies

The eye has almost no tolerance for delay. A chemical splash keeps burning tissue until it is rinsed out. A retained foreign object scratches deeper with every blink. NIH MedlinePlus lists chemical exposure, sudden vision loss, and penetrating injuries as eye emergencies that need immediate medical care to prevent permanent damage.

Our emergency physicians evaluate eye injuries around the clock. Numbing drops, irrigation, foreign-body removal, and imaging all happen on-site, and we coordinate with an ophthalmologist when a specialist needs to take over.

Medically reviewed by the ER of Irving Medical Team | Updated: July 2026

Why Choose ER of Irving for Emergency Eye Care

Eye Emergencies We Treat 24/7

Walk in any time with any of these. No referral needed.

Chemical Splashes

Cleaners, solvents, or industrial chemicals in the eye. Rinse and come in immediately.

Something Stuck in the Eye

Metal shavings, glass, sand, or debris that will not flush out.

Scratched Cornea

Sharp pain, tearing, and light sensitivity after a scratch or poke.

Penetrating Eye Trauma

Any object that has pierced the eye. Shield it, do not remove it.

Sudden Vision Loss

Vision that dims, blurs, or disappears in one or both eyes.

Flashes and Floaters

A sudden shower of floaters or light flashes can signal retinal detachment.

Severe Eye Infections

Swelling, discharge, and pain, including severe pink eye that is getting worse.

Blows to the Eye

Black eyes with vision changes or suspected fracture of the eye socket.

What to Expect When You Arrive

Four steps, one roof, no appointment.

1. Walk In

Check-in takes minutes. Median door-to-provider time is under 10 minutes.

2. Physician Exam

An emergency physician checks vision, eye pressure, and the injury itself.

3. Treatment On-Site

Numbing drops, irrigation, foreign-body removal, medication, or imaging as needed.

4. Clear Next Steps

You leave with a written plan and an ophthalmology referral when needed.

What to Do in an Eye Emergency

Protect the Eye Before You Arrive

What you do in the first minutes matters. For chemical splashes, rinse the open eye with clean water for a full 15 minutes before heading in. For everything else, the rule is simpler: do not rub the eye, do not try to remove an embedded object, and do not apply pressure.

If an object is sticking out of the eye, cover it loosely with a rigid shield, even the bottom of a paper cup taped in place, and come straight to the ER. Keep both eyes closed as much as possible, since they move together.

ER, Eye Doctor, or Wait It Out?

Not every eye problem needs an ER. Here is how to choose fast.

Come to the ER

Injuries, chemical splashes, sudden vision loss, severe pain, or infection with fever. Open 24/7.

See an Eye Doctor

Routine exams, gradual vision changes, and prescription updates belong with your optometrist.

Do Not Wait On

Flashes, new floaters, or a curtain over your vision. Retinal problems are time-critical.

Emergency Eye Care Questions, Answered

Yes. ER of Irving treats eye injuries 24/7: chemical splashes, foreign objects, corneal scratches, trauma, and severe infections. Our physicians examine the eye, treat on-site, and bring in an ophthalmologist when a specialist is needed. No referral or appointment is required.

Do not rub the eye or try to pull the object out. Blink gently to let tears flush small debris. If it does not clear, or the object is embedded, cover the eye loosely and come to the ER immediately.

Rinse immediately. Hold the eye open under clean running water for a full 15 minutes, then come straight to the ER. Bring the chemical container or its name if you can. Fast rinsing is the single biggest factor in saving vision after a splash.

Most pink eye can wait for a regular doctor. Come to the ER if you have severe pain, vision changes, intense light sensitivity, fever, or symptoms that worsen quickly. Those signs can point to a deeper infection that needs immediate treatment.

Yes, always. Vision that suddenly dims, blurs, or disappears can signal retinal detachment, blocked blood flow, or another time-critical problem. Come to the ER immediately, even if the vision loss is painless or seems to improve on its own.

Eye Injury? Every Blink Counts.

Walk in 24/7 in Irving, TX. Median door-to-provider time is under 10 minutes. No appointment needed.