San Antonio eye care
Red eye and eye infections in San Antonio, TX
A red eye can be simple irritation or a sign of infection or inflammation that needs prompt care. Knowing the warning signs helps you decide how fast to be seen.
What is red eye & infections?
Common causes include pink eye (viral, bacterial or allergic conjunctivitis), a broken blood vessel on the surface of the eye, dry eye and blepharitis. Most are not serious.
Some causes threaten vision: a corneal ulcer (especially in contact lens wearers), iritis (inflammation inside the eye) and a sudden attack of angle-closure glaucoma. These need to be seen right away.
A red eye with pain, light sensitivity or reduced vision should be seen the same day. Contact lens wearers: remove your lenses and call 830-379-3937.
Red eye care in San Antonio
A red eye with pain, light sensitivity or blurred vision should be seen promptly. Call 830-379-3937 and we will try to see you the same day at one of our three San Antonio offices.
Contact lens wearers with a painful red eye should remove their lenses and call right away, because corneal infections can progress quickly.
Red eye & infections care in San Antonio
Patients come to our San Antonio – Medical Center office at 10935 Wurzbach Rd, Suite 202 for red eye & infections care from Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, Shavano Park, Leon Valley, Helotes, Universal City and across San Antonio. With three San Antonio offices (Medical Center, North Central and South), there is usually one close to home or work. Dr. Kavanagh operates at three San Antonio surgery centers, plus GRMC Outpatient in Seguin.
Common symptoms
- Redness in one or both eyes
- Discharge, crusting or watering
- Itching (often allergy)
- Gritty or burning feeling
Warning signs: be seen today
- Eye pain, not just irritation
- Sensitivity to light
- Blurry or decreased vision
- Red, painful eye in a contact lens wearer
- Halos, headache and nausea with a red eye
How we evaluate it
A slit-lamp exam, sometimes with a special dye, quickly separates harmless redness from infection, ulcers or inflammation inside the eye.
Treatment options
Dr. Kavanagh and our team see patients for red eye & infections at our San Antonio office and across South Texas. Every plan is tailored to your eyes after an exam.
For educational purposes. This page explains common conditions and treatments to help you prepare for your visit. Your exam determines the right plan for your eyes.
Questions
Common questions
Should I use leftover antibiotic drops?
Please don't. The wrong drop can mask a serious problem. Call us first.
How long is pink eye contagious?
Viral pink eye can spread for up to about two weeks. Wash hands often and don't share towels.
Can I be seen the same day for a red eye in San Antonio?
Often yes. Call 830-379-3937 early in the day and the team will look for an opening at the Medical Center, North Central or South office.
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