Emergency Eye Care in Oak Park

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When You Need Us, We’re Here to Help 

Eye emergencies can happen when you least expect it. To protect your eyes, you should know what to do if you find yourself in an emergency situation. 

If you or someone in your family is experiencing an eye emergency, the first thing you should do is call your optometrist. At Compass Eye Care, our eye care specialists have the expertise to diagnose and treat eye emergencies to:

  • Prevent vision loss
  • Reduce your pain
  • Promote quicker healing 

We will always do our best to help in the case of an eye emergency, but if our practice is closed please visit your nearest emergency clinic. 

How Do I Know If It’s an Emergency?

Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if you’re having an emergency. If you have any of the following symptoms, call or visit our office as soon as possible:  

  • Sudden vision loss
  • Intense burning, stinging, or pain
  • Redness and irritation
  • Bleeding from the eye
  • Different-sized pupils
  • Eye bulging
  • Severe itching
  • New or severe headaches
  • Bruising around the eye

Common Eye Emergencies 

If any of the following has happened to you, please visit us as soon as possible: 

  • Your eyes have been exposed to chemicals 
  • You have a black eye (bruising around your eye) 
  • Your eye has been cut or scratched
  • There’s a foreign object in your eye
  • You’re having an eye-related allergic reaction 
  • You’ve suffered head or neck trauma

We’re Only a Call Away 

Eye emergencies require professional help right away. By getting medical attention quickly, you stand a better chance of avoiding more serious vision issues.

If you’re dealing with an emergency, please call us! 

Our Location

Our practice is located on the corner of Madison Street and S East Avenue in Oak Park, Illinois. We have parking available directly in front of our practice.

If you’re having trouble finding us, feel free to give us a call! 

Our Address

  • 603 Madison St.
  • Oak Park, IL 60302

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