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Eye Emergencies in Lemont

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

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 EyeCare Specialties - Lemont for emergency eye care.

Our Lemont 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

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

Eye Emergencies FAQs

Meet our Eye Doctors

Regino Flora
Regino Flora O.D.
Languages: English, Spanish
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Regino Flora, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1997 and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from The Ohio State University in 1992. Dr. Flora was raised in Napoleon, Ohio, and…

Marlin Khori-Lotz
Marlin Khori-Lotz O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Dr. Marlin Khouri-Lotz received her Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2000. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois in 1996. Her passion for optometry stems from…

William Opferman
William Opferman O.D.
Languages: English, Spanish
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

William Opferman, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois School of Optometry in 1997 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Physics from Western Illinois University. A classmate and long-time friend of Dr.…

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Urgent Eye Care in Lemont

Exterior Forzley Eye Clinic office at 1192 Walter Street Lemont, IL 60439.
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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting EyeCare Specialties - Lemont in Lemont without delay!