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Eye Emergencies in Cross Roads

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 Total Eyecare & Eyewear Gallery - Cross Roads for emergency eye care.

Our Cross Roads 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

Cheryl Simmons
Cheryl Simmons O.D.
Therapeutic Optometrist
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • In Person Appointments

Cheryl Simmons, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from Northeastern State College of Optometry. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Organismic Biology from Northeastern State University. Dr. Simmons is a therapeutic optometrist with…

Jodie May
Jodie May O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Jodie May, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from Texas Tech University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Texas Tech University as well. Dr. May graduated from the undergraduate program in 2014 and has been…

Paul Middleton
Paul Middleton O.D.
Therapeutic Optometrist
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Paul Middleton, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Texas A&M University in 1992. He completed clinical externships at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta,…

Shannon Trinh
Shannon Trinh O.D.
Therapeutic Optometrist
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Shannon Trinh, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Texas at…

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Jennifer E. - Jun 20, 2026
I appreciated the welcoming and friendly staff from the receptionist to the doctor to the tech! Ever... yone gave me their time and attention, whether it was during the exam or picking out glasses. While choosing frames, the tech was great to help suggest ones that fit my face and my likes as well as explaining what insurance covered so I’d know my cost upfront. What a great experience!
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Urgent Eye Care in Cross Roads

8800 U.S. 380
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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Total Eyecare & Eyewear Gallery - Cross Roads in Cross Roads without delay!