403.547.2020
#150, 159 Carrington Plaza NW

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Eye Emergency

What do I do if I have an eye emergency?

We offer same day appointments for any symptoms of ocular emergencies which include sudden blurred vision, sudden loss of vision, tunnel vision, sudden flashes or floaters, painful red eye, foreign objects in the eye or chemical contact.

Please call us at 587-837-3937 if you are experiencing any of the above symptoms.

Please note: If we are not open during the emergencies listed above, seek your nearest urgent care facility. Additionally, we are not suited for emergency situations that require a medical doctor. If you have suffered trauma to your eye as the result of an accident or larger injury, seek medical attention immediately.

FAQs

Eye emergencies include sudden vision loss, eye injury, severe eye pain, chemical exposure, foreign objects in the eye, flashes of light, or sudden appearance of floaters.

Contact us immediately at 403.547.2020 or visit our NW Calgary clinic. If the emergency occurs outside our regular hours, seek immediate medical attention at the nearest emergency room.

Yes, we diagnose and treat various eye infections, including conjunctivitis (pink eye), keratitis, and uveitis. Prompt treatment can prevent complications and restore eye health.

Do not rub your eye. Try to flush it with clean water or saline solution. If the object does not come out or if you experience pain, redness, or vision changes, seek immediate medical attention at our clinic in Calgary.

Yes, we accept walk-in patients for eye emergencies in Calgary. Our priority is to provide immediate care to prevent further complications.

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