Eye Emergencies in Northwest Side

Eye Emergencies in Northwest 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 Bella Optical for emergency eye care.

Our Northwest 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 Northwest Side

Our optometry practice in Northwest 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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 24 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
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  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • EyeMed
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Patient Reviews
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- Nov. 16, 2023
Friendly and informative!
- Nov. 06, 2023
They communicate very well with each other and with you as a person if you go there for exams they�... �re quick to do any adjustments that may be needed after you get a new pair of glasses and I feel like the doctor the eye doctor is just a very personable person he’s a good people person
- Oct. 07, 2023
Great clinic, professional staff, and an awesome doctor. My wife and I had our annual eye exam appoi... ntments with Dr Amir, and it was a great experience. He made a thorough check on our eyes and provided professional recommendations at the end. Definitely recommend this place.
- Sep. 22, 2023
I highly recommend Dr Amir and the friendly staff at Bella Optical. They are kind to my kids and alw... ays have been so warm and welcoming to everyone. 🙂
- Aug. 22, 2023
Update to first visit: New glasses ready in 8 business days. Fit well & progressive set correctly. ... Once again excellent support & service from staff. I'll be back! Original review: Had great first appointment here since my previous doc would not take my new insurance. Very friendly staff, focused doctor & Lynette was engaged & attentive to help me find glasses & prescription sunglasses. Generally good selection with designer names. Next test is how glasses fit since they are progressive lenses. A 14 business day wait to receive.
- Aug. 10, 2023
Continued great service!
- Jul. 23, 2023
My 4 daughters and I needed eye exams. I called Bella Optical to schedule the appointments and the l... ady I spoke to was super nice. The day of the appointments the staff were helpful and sweet. Our eye doctor was also very nice and answered all my questions. When it came time to pick our glasses we were not rushed and were able to find the right glasses for ourselves. I would definitely recommend Bella Optical on Huebner Road.
- May. 29, 2023
Excellent experience! Staff were friendly and professional, clean atmosphere, and they have specials... on services available.
- Apr. 21, 2023
Best eye care facility for glasses and contacts!
- Apr. 07, 2023
Amazing staff, great office, will be my regular doctor office from now on.
- Mar. 27, 2023
I had an appt roughly 12 days ago, and I must say the staff is amazing. They were all so helpful as... I have never worn glasses before, and the exam that let me see the interior of my eye was really cool. The doctor was very pleasant and patient with me and answered all of my questions in detail. The entire staff is wonderful, and now I am just waiting for my glasses to come in. The only hiccup is that I left 2 messages inquiring as to when my glasses would possibly arrive or if they had any update and I Never received a call back, other than that if you go anywhere else you are making a mistake trust me. I love it there.
- Mar. 17, 2023
Everyone was very friendly and professional.
- Mar. 09, 2023
Friendly staff and very helpful with explaining insurance benefits.
- Jan. 28, 2023
I've been a patient there for over 15 years, great service and knowledgeable, friendly staff.
- Jan. 06, 2023
Thanks to them I can see better and styling in a comfortable way
- Jan. 02, 2023
Amazing service and care provided. Professional and personable staff.
- Dec. 26, 2022
I've been going here for about two years now and they are the best hand down. Best quality. Best cus... tomer service. Everything is top tier.
- Dec. 17, 2022
My wife hates to have eye exams due to poor people persons from the eye doctors, but since I have ta... ken her here she has not given me any trouble about going she looks forward to visiting and that tells me a lot. I have been a client for 15 years that is how long I have been trying to get her to go.
- Dec. 02, 2022
I love the front office staff! They are always so kind and available to answer any questions. They a... re the reason I will not go anywhere else
- Nov. 22, 2022
My experience could not have been better at Bella Optical. Dr. Han and her staff were excellent and ... the optometric tech Analyce Camacho explained to me options in eyewear that no other eye vision center ever has. Bella Optical is defiantly my eye vision center and the one I will refer.

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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 Northwest 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 Northwest Side as soon as possible.


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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Bella Optical in Northwest Side without delay!

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