Emergency Eye Care In West Los Angeles
When an eye problem feels sudden, severe, or worrying, quick action matters. Hodes Vision Optometry offers urgent eye care for West Los Angeles patients, including in-person visits and virtual consults, so you can get timely guidance from a doctor.
We’re Here When You Need Us Most
Eye emergencies can feel overwhelming, especially when symptoms come on suddenly or outside regular office hours. Our priority is to help you understand what’s happening, determine the urgency, and guide you toward the right care as quickly and safely as possible, whether that means an in-office visit, a virtual consult, or immediate referral for emergency treatment.
What To Do If You Think You Have an Eye Emergency
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Call our office at (310) 475-1903 to schedule an in-person or virtual consult with one of our doctors. We’ll triage your symptoms and advise the fastest next step.
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If you are a current patient and the issue occurs outside normal clinic hours, use our on-call line by calling the same number. We’re committed to helping current patients access care when urgent needs arise.
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For life-threatening injuries, heavy bleeding, or concerns that require emergency transport, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Bring any current glasses or contact lens case, a list of medications, and your insurance card if you come in person; this helps speed care and follow-up.
Signs Of An Eye Emergency
You should seek urgent care if you experience any of the following:
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Severe eye pain
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Blood in or around the eye
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Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes
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New flashes of light or a sudden increase in floaters
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Unequal pupil size or severe sensitivity to light
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New double vision or sudden severe headache with eye pain
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Nausea with eye pain, a swollen or bulging eye, or trauma to the eye
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A foreign object in the eye or a scratch/trauma (possible corneal abrasion)
How We Handle Urgent Eye Problems
Triage: Our front desk and clinical team take your call, assess severity, and connect you with a provider for immediate guidance.
Virtual Consults: For some cases, we can evaluate by video to determine whether an in-office exam, urgent referral, or ER visit is needed.
In-Person Care & Referral: When hands-on care is required, we will expedite an in-person exam and coordinate with local specialists or emergency services as needed.
Continuity: We document findings and follow up so your ongoing care medical eye care, imaging, and any further treatment is organized and clear.
Schedule Urgent Care at Hodes Vision Optometry
If you believe you are experiencing an ocular emergency or have a serious eye injury, call (310) 475-1903 now. For non-emergent but urgent concerns, we can often arrange same-day or next-available appointments. Current patients can also use the on-call line after hours for urgent guidance.