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Eye Emergencies in West Chester

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 Clompus Reto and Halscheid Vision - West Chester for emergency eye care.

Our West Chester 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

Heather Rocchino
Heather Rocchino O.D.

Heather Rocchino, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in English from Temple University. Dr. Rocchino is an experienced optometrist focused…

Steven Reto
Steven Reto O.D., F.A.A.O.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Steven J. Reto, O.D., F.A.A.O.  received his undergraduate degree from Wilkes College in Wilkes Barre, PA, and his Doctorate of Optometry from the prestigious Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1987. He completed several clinical…

Harry Halscheid
Harry Halscheid O.D., F.A.A.O.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients

Harry N. Halscheid, O.D. received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University in Villanova, PA. He then went on to earn his Doctorate of Optometry from the prestigious Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He completed several clinical…

Christopher Lehman
Christopher Lehman O.D.
Language: English
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Christopher S. Lehman, O.D. received his undergraduate degree from Wilkes University in Wilkes Barre, PA. He then graduated with clinical honors from the prestigious Pennsylvania College of Optometry. “Dr. Chris” completed…

Jillian Penney
Jillian Penney O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Jillian Penney, O.D. received her undergraduate degree from Millersville University in Millersville, PA. She then went on to earn her Doctorate of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She has completed several clinical…

Patient Reviews

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Bert M. - Jun 27, 2026
Absolutely the best!
Ken S. - Jun 8, 2026
The best doctors around. If you care about your eye health, go here and see either Dr. Reto or Dr. H... alscheid (Clompus is retired). The staff are also super nice and no better opticians to help with materials/frames, etc. I've been going here for years.

Urgent Eye Care in West Chester

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • VBA
  • Aetna
  • BCBS Federal Employee Program
  • Keystone 65
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Clompus Reto and Halscheid Vision - West Chester in West Chester without delay!