Protecting Your Sight in an Eye Emergency
Your sight is precious, and an eye emergency can occur at any moment. Eyes are incredibly delicate, and even a seemingly minor injury or problem could put your vision at risk.
We provide emergency eye care services for eye infections, eye injuries, and other serious issues. If you or someone you know is currently experiencing an eye emergency, please contact Central Optometry at 226-781-3185 for a same-day emergency appointment, or if our office is closed, please proceed to the nearest emergency room.
When to Seek Medical Attention
You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Eye pain
- Swelling in or around your eye
- Sudden vision loss
- Sudden onset of flashes or floaters
- A foreign object in your eye
- A scratch on the surface of your eye (corneal abrasion)
- Significant ocular discharge
We understand eye emergencies can be stressful, and we aim to help preserve your vision and eye health.
What to Do for Common Eye Emergencies
An eye emergency can occur without notice and appear with different symptoms. It’s important to us to help educate our patients on what they can do before receiving treatment for their eye emergencies.
If you or someone you know is currently experiencing one of the following eye emergencies, please use these first aid strategies and seek medical attention.
Chemical eye injuries can occur around the house while cleaning up or even at work. Chemicals from cleaning or gardening products and industrial chemicals can accidentally get in your eyes from spills or sprays.
If you get chemicals in your eyes, the following steps can help:
Wash your hands with soap and cool water thoroughly.
Turn your head so the affected eye is down and to the side.
Hold the affected eyelid open and flush it out with clean tap water for 15 minutes. You can also do this in the shower.
If you are currently experiencing an eye emergency, please contact Central Optometry at 226-781-3185 immediately or proceed to the nearest emergency room.
Small foreign objects like sand or dust can get in your eyes throughout the day and cause discomfort. Here are some steps you can take to clear your eyes of debris:
- Avoid rubbing your eye and try blinking to clear out the object.
- Wash your hands and examine your eye to try to locate the object.
- Use artificial tear eye drops to rinse out the object.
- Flush the object out with cool water if something is stuck on or under your eyelid.
- Contact us for emergency eye care if the object cannot be removed and irritation continues.
Large foreign objects like glass or metal can cause severe damage if they get stuck in your eyes. Please do not attempt to remove them yourself—seek emergency care right away.
The cornea is the thin, transparent layer that covers your iris and pupil. The cornea is extremely delicate, and even a slight scratch or light impact can cause severe damage and leave your eye vulnerable to infection.
Don’t rub your eye if you suspect you have a corneal abrasion. Rubbing your eye could move debris around, causing more damage. Contact Central Optometry right away or proceed to the nearest emergency room.
Your eyes are sensitive to trauma, and a cut or scratch to your eyeballs or eyelids can result in the need for emergency care. Applying a loose bandage to the affected area while you wait for medical attention can help protect the area from further damage.
It’s important not to apply pressure to the injured area. Seek medical attention right away.
Central Optometry Is Here for Eye Emergencies
We know eye emergencies can be scary to deal with, but you’re not alone. Please contact us if you’re in need of a same-day emergency appointment, or if our office is closed, please proceed to the nearest emergency room.
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- London, ON N6A 1A9
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