Emergency Eye Care | Oakville, ON | Bronte Village Eye Care

When Is It an Eye Emergency?

Whenever there is an immediate risk to your eyes or vision, you should consider it an eye emergency. Rapid response is critical in these situations, so it’s vital that you contact your eye doctor as soon as possible.

While we want to address your emergency eye care needs, same-day appointments are not always available. Please call our office to ensure we can accommodate you. If you are in need of immediate medical attention, please visit an urgent care center.

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Common Eye Emergencies

Some examples of accidents, injuries, or situations that could indicate an eye emergency include:

Impact injuries to the head or eye area
Allergic reactions
Exposure to chemicals
Punctures and abrasion injuries
Foreign bodies entering the eye area

Other Possible Indications of an Eye Emergency

Some eye emergencies occur without an injury or trauma to the eye. If you experience any of the following symptoms, you should treat it as an eye emergency.

Suddenly experience partial or complete vision loss
Suddenly see visual obstructions, such as flashes, floaters, or blurry patches
Experience intense and abrupt pain in one or both eyes
Experience abrupt headaches or a dizzy feeling
Develop severe inflammation in the area of your eyes

Seek Help Immediately

If you or a person you know experiences an eye emergency, you can’t afford to wait. Seek professional medical care immediately.

Bronte Village Eye Care provides emergency eye care for all the situations listed above, and may be able to assist with many other eye emergencies as well. We can also set up follow-up examinations so that you receive proper care during your recovery.

If you do not know whether you are having an eye emergency, it’s best to err on the side of caution. Contact us by phone at (905) 827-3937 so that we can assess the seriousness of your situation, or visit your nearest emergency room.

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