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Eye Emergencies in Inner West Side

Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Don’t wait!

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 - Evers Rd. for emergency eye care.

Our Inner West Side 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

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

Meet our Eye Doctors

Alexandra Zuercher
Alexandra Zuercher O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Alexandra (Ally) Zuercher, O.D., F.A.A.O. received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry (UIWRSO) in 2018. Dr. Zuercher was active in the Private Practice Club, the…

Tasha Ward
Tasha Ward O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Dr. Tasha Ward is a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist licensed by the Texas Optometry Board in the treatment and management of ocular disease and myopia progression, as well as prescribing glasses and contact…

Patient Reviews

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Lisa H. - Jun 10, 2026
Dr. Zuercher and her staff are wonderful! They are welcoming, knowledgeable, helpful, and thorough.... They also value their patients' time. Definitely wil be returning.
Darling D. - Jun 5, 2026
Very nice people and very friendly 😊

Urgent Eye Care in Inner West Side

4930 Evers Road
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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
  • Metlife Vision
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Hill Country Vision Center - Evers Rd. in Inner West Side without delay!