Emergency
Eye Care
Chicago Emergency Eye Care
While routine eye care is important, occasionally you may need urgent eye care. At Vision Salon, we have emergency optometrists in Blue Island available to help you in these types of situations.
Signs You Need Emergency Eye Care
Eye problems can range from mild to severe, but you will not know the extent of the issue until you get your eyes checked. If you neglect to see an emergency ophthalmologist or eye doctor, it could result in serious and potentially lasting consequences for your eye health and vision.
Call our office immediately if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Double vision
- Itchy eyes
- Blurry vision or sudden change in vision
- Extreme sensitivity to light
- 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.
While you are waiting to meet with one of our emergency eye doctors, you want to ensure that you do not inadvertently make the problem worse. Wash your hands to avoid potentially spreading germs. Do not try to remove something stuck in your eye on your own. While tempting, you should do your best to avoid touching or rubbing your eyes, which could make your eyes more irritated. If your vision is impaired, you should not drive.
Our Emergency Eye Care Services
At Vision Salon, we are here to not only diagnose the problem but also to provide you with the best treatment plan possible for your specific needs so that you can hopefully be on your way to a speedy recovery.
To begin, your eye doctor will likely perform an emergency eye exam to get a better idea of the issue at hand. Depending on the nature of your eye problem, your emergency eye care 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.
Lester ConeyJanuary 7, 2023.Very Through Team. Very Understanding.
Regina TownsendJanuary 3, 2023.Vision Salon in Blue Island was top notch. My husband found them through a basic Google search and scheduled appointments for he and our son. Everyone was so so nice and patient and answered all of our inquisitive and anxious 6 year old's questions, including "do eyes have roots" 🤣 I was so impressed that I made an appointment for myself that day. I was grateful to see that even on this next visit, the staff was just as friendly, knowledgeable and kind. My appointment was with Dr. Shannon, but Dr. Johnson still stepped in to say hello. They've been so informative to each of us about the importance of eye care, and also walk you through each step. I highly recommend this black-owned gem in the heart of Blue Island.
Frances Jaggers-TolbertDecember 30, 2022.My experience today with Vision Salon was a good one. I didn't have a difficult time finding a parking space. The staff are wonderful people that wait on you. Ms. Parker is just a jewel and she is an asset to Vision Salon.
Vincent StarkDecember 21, 2022.I have known Dr. Johnson for thirty years. His professionalism has always been at the highest level and is the example of how care doctors should be. His staff is very top notch when dealing with patients.
T'Kira Siler-WilkersonDecember 21, 2022.Excellent customer service.
Harriett JordanDecember 13, 2022.Visited Vision Salon today and was very pleased at the service I was provided the doctor was very detailed oriented….
Suzanne KittermanDecember 9, 2022.It was a very pleasant experience everyone working there was very pleasant and did a great job. Very happy that I was referred there.