Emergency
Eye Care
Chicago Emergency Eye Care
While routine eye care is important, occasionally you may need urgent eye care. At Vision Salon Eye Care Associates, our emergency optometrists in Blue Island can help you in these types of situations.
Signs you need urgent eye care
Eye issues can be tricky—what feels minor at first could actually be more serious. Seeing an emergency eye doctor promptly helps protect your vision and prevent long-term problems.
Call our office immediately if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Double vision
- Itchy eyes
- Blurry vision or sudden changes in vision
- Extreme sensitivity to light
- A burning or stinging sensation in the eyes
- Red or bloodshot eyes
- Eye discharge
- Bruising or bleeding around the eyes
- Loss of vision
- Irregular eye movement
These symptoms could be a sign of several different eye issues, such as an eye infection, retinal damage, corneal defect, or something stuck in your eye. Some of these problems may also be contagious or get worse over time, so it is important to get emergency eye care as soon as possible.
What to do in an emergency
While you wait to see one of our emergency eye doctors, take steps to avoid making the problem worse:
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Wash your hands to prevent spreading germs.
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Do not try to remove objects stuck in your eye on your own.
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Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes, even if they feel irritated.
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Do not drive if your vision is impaired.
Visit an emergency eye doctor near you
At Vision Salon Eye Care Associates, we diagnose the issue and provide a personalized treatment plan to help you recover as quickly as possible.
Your eye doctor will start with a comprehensive eye exam to determine the problem. Depending on the nature of your eye emergency, your visit may also include more specialized tests for an accurate diagnosis.
Once your doctor has a better understanding of your eye problem, they will create a treatment plan that may include eye drops or other remedies. With proper care, many of these issues will be resolved quickly. In the case of disease, a more in-depth eye disease management plan may be required.
Don’t hesitate to get the expert care you need. Contact us immediately to learn the next steps and ensure your eyes receive prompt, professional attention.