EMERGENCIES

Your eyes are too important to ignore. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your eye doctor at Berlin Optical Expressions immediately. We have emergency appointments available to respond as quickly as possible to any sudden changes in vision, pain or discomfort related to your eyes.
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  • Black spots or flashes of light
  • Sudden hazy or blurred vision
  • Sudden vision loss in one eye
  • Curtain-like disappearance of vision
  • Seeing halos or rainbows around light
  • Loss of peripheral (side) vision
  • Red, crusty or swollen eyelids
  • Eye injury or pain


Other symptoms may indicate non-emergencies, but still require examination from your eye doctor. Schedule an appointment as soon as possible, as changes in your vision are always better address sooner rather than later.

  • Blurred or double vision
  • Difficulty focusing on distant or close-up objects
  • Dark spots in the center of your vision
  • Excessive tearing or watering of your eyes
  • Itchy, burning or dry eyes
  • Difficulty adjusting to dark rooms
  • Seeing spots or ghost-like images
  • Squinting because of light sensitivity or glare
  • Eye strain and/or frequent headaches