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If you have an ocular emergency and you
cannot reach us, please go to the
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We see eye emergencies every day and the majority of them can be diagnosed and even treated right on the spot. According to the severity and nature of your emergency, we will gladly make room on our schedule:
Please call us during office hours at
(847) 562-2010 |
FOR
EXISTING PATIENTS:
If you are experiencing an
eye emergency outside of office
hours.
CALL
(847) 452 - 3476 |
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In some cases, it can mean permanent loss of your vision! We will also get you set up with the correct specialist should your eye emergency warrant referral and
we will work on your behalf to get you in
ASAP.
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These services
may be covered by your Medical Insurance. |
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What is considered an eye emergency? |
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+ Flashes of light (twinkling,
iridescent, lightning bolt like flashes) |
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+ Floaters (grey or black spots,
strings, crescents, or curtain like feeling) |
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+ Blunt force trauma to the eye |
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+ Pain in or around the eye |
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+ Injury |
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+ Foreign body in eye |
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+ A sudden loss of vision |
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+ Scratched eye |
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+ Any redness |
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