Eye Emergencies in Far West Side

Eye Emergencies in Far West Side

Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Don’t wait!

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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 Omni Vision - Westloop for emergency eye care.

Our Far West Side 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

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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


Urgent Eye Care in Far West Side

Our optometry practice in Far West Side

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 19, 2023
Amazing customer service! Donnelle is extremely helpful, kind and patient! We are never going anywhe... re else!
- Nov. 17, 2023
Very professional, informative, and efficient. Definitely my go to!
- Nov. 08, 2023
Best place to get your eye glasses or exams. come see Donnelle, Very professional on getting you int... o a good pair of eyeglasses. You won't be disappointed with the service.
- Sep. 06, 2023
Dr Violet is always very sweet and pleasurable to chat with.
- Aug. 26, 2023
I went in to look for eye glasses. Lynette, who stated she worked at the other store normally, was e... xtremely professional, friendly. I had the best experience compare to all the other eye glass place in and out of town. I like to sleep on decisions like this because I do not have insurance . It will cost close to $1,000 for my prescription so I like take my time. But, if I decide to purchase my glasses there, I hope she will be available. Although the rest of the staff was awesome too.
- Aug. 22, 2023
Love the care and services I received by Dr. Violet and her staff!!
- Aug. 14, 2023
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
- Aug. 01, 2023
The doctor is very well mannered and polite. I was asked several times by staff if I was comfortabl... e.
- Jul. 13, 2023
Dr. Ehiem was very thorough, explained everything and was just so sweet. The rest of the staff was a... lso so kind and welcoming. It was a great experience!
- Jun. 13, 2023
Great place! My family has been coming for several years. Kind, caring, & professional staff.
- May. 22, 2023
Dr. Eheim was absolutely amazing!
- Apr. 16, 2023
Great place to get your eyes checked. Dr. Ehiem and staff are very kind and professional! I will be ... back!
- Apr. 04, 2023
Absolutely love this location. Very helpful & friendly. Mandy has excellent customer service!!
- Feb. 03, 2023
Great place. I highly recommend Omni Vision and Dr Green.
- Jan. 27, 2023
The staff is very kind and helpful!
- Dec. 28, 2022
Dr. Ehiem is truly a breath of fresh air. I appreciate her attention to detail and professionalism. ... She addressed all of my eye care concerns especially given my medication history. I appreciate her and look forward to seeing her next year! Thanks Dr. Ehiem!
- Dec. 02, 2022
Dr. Violet Ehiem is top notch! Staff is very friendly and warm. They were able to run all the exams ... and explain what they did. Once again, Dr. Ehiem is THE BEST!!! She's super friendly and lively! Definitely made my visit smooth and enjoyable! I was in and out in a little under 45 minutes for my exam!
- Nov. 25, 2022
The Doctor and staff were awesome I couldn't have ask for better service. The only thing I wish they... had was a larger selection of eye wear to choose from. But it's not a deal breaker.
- Sep. 07, 2022
The experience me and my mom had was more that expected. The front staff Macy was very knowledgeable... about our insurance and the coverage we had. My mom wasn’t sure but she took care of our insurance needs. The cool thing about it was the photos we took of our eyes. Everyone was involved with our whole visit. The manager talked to us and made sure that we were happy with everything from check in to checkout she even opened the door for us when we left!!! We are anxious to get our glasses
- Sep. 05, 2022
Staff is friendly and welcoming. Short wait times. Looks can be deceiving, seems like only a few o... ptions for glasses however there are many options in easily accessible display drawers. Staff went above and beyond to make sure I picked glasses I loved. Dr was great! He was friendly and explained everything while doing it. Answered all my questions. Gave me options to ensure I made best decision.

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Eye Emergencies FAQs

What is considered an eye emergency?

Eye emergencies are anything that may cause permanent damage to your eyes or vision without timely intervention from an eye care professional.

The most common types of eye emergencies include:

  • A blow, poke or other trauma to the eye
  • Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes
  • Chemical spills in the eye
  • Foreign object embedded in the eye
  • Sudden appearance of light flashes or floaters
  • Contact lens lost in the eye
Does an eye infection require urgent care?

Symptoms of an eye infection typically include itching, burning, redness, crusty and watery eyes. See a Far West Side eye doctor if your symptoms last over 4 days or if you experience intense pain, redness, blurred vision or light sensitivity.

What should I do if a foreign object enters my eye?

Most of the time, a person can easily remove debris from the eye by repeatedly blinking to get the debris out. If that doesn't work, you can wash your eye with saline (sterile salt water) to flush out any dust and dirt from your eye, or use streaming tap water.

However, to scratch your cornea while attempting to get an object out which can cause further site-threatening complications.

So the best thing you can do in this kind of eye emergency is to get to your eye doctor in Far West Side as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Omni Vision - Westloop in Far West Side without delay!

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