Our Emergency
Eye Clinic
We understand that eye emergencies can occur unexpectedly. With our commitment to providing immediate and expert emergency eye care, you can count on swift attention from our experienced professionals. Whether it’s a sudden injury or a concerning eye condition, our optometrist is equipped to assess and address a wide range of eye emergencies.
What Is An Eye Emergency?
Symptoms that require emergency service include but are not limited to:
- Sudden loss of vision
- Sudden double vision
- Sudden red/painful eye
- Pink Eye
- New onset flashes and/or floaters
- Foreign body in the eye (especially metal or chemicals)
- New or worsening swelling or pain after eye surgery


What To Do In An Eye Emergency
Things NOT to do while waiting for professional medical assistance:
- DO NOT press on an injured eye or allow the victim to rub the eye(s).
- DO NOT attempt to remove a foreign body that is resting on the cornea (the clear surface of the eye through which we see) or that appears to be embedded in any part of the eye.
- DO NOT use dry cotton (including cotton swabs) or sharp instruments (such as tweezers) on the eye.
- DO NOT attempt to remove an embedded object.
DO call our office at 905-821-9188 for further instructions! We will tell you what to do in the moment and make a plan to see you as soon as possible to help you in your moment of need.