Emergency Eye Care: We’re Here to Help
If you’re experiencing an eye emergency, we’re here to provide the immediate care you need. Whether you’re dealing with vision changes, ocular pain, or trauma, call Clarity Optometry immediately during office hours at 519-822-2710.
We reserve 2 urgent care appointments daily to accommodate same-day assessments for timely treatment for your eye health.
Contact our team for emergency eye care. If we’re not available, please go to your nearest emergency room for treatment.
What Is an Eye Emergency?
Eye emergencies can occur unexpectedly, but understanding what to look for and how to respond can help minimize damage, prevent further injury, and allow for prompt treatment to preserve vision. Below are some of the most common eye emergencies you may encounter:
- A foreign object in your eye
- Sudden vision loss
- Trauma to your eye
- Sudden pain in or around your eye
- Sudden flashes and floaters
- Sudden distortion of vision
We Are Here for Your Eye Care Needs
Although a broken pair of glasses might not qualify as an emergency, we’re happy to help you with any non-urgent eyewear needs.
We also have a limited selection of loaner glasses available while your pair is being repaired or replaced. Remember, keeping a spare pair of glasses is always a good idea to avoid eyewear-related emergencies.
First Aid for Eye Emergencies
If you’re dealing with an eye emergency, it’s important to stay calm and follow these first aid steps until you can get to our office or the emergency room:
- Chemical exposure: Rinse your eyes immediately with cool, clean water for 15–20 minutes. If exposure is severe, go to the emergency room.
- Blunt trauma: Apply a cold compress gently to the affected area to reduce swelling and pain.
- Punctures, tears, or scratches: Do not touch the eye. Cover it with an eye shield or sterile dressing, and get immediate medical attention.
Call Us For Emergency Eye Care
For any eye emergency, contact us as soon as possible. If the injury or symptom seems severe or if you’re unsure about the level of urgency, it’s best to call us for advice. We will guide you on the appropriate course of action. If necessary, visit your nearest emergency room.
Don’t wait when it comes to your eye health. Whether you’re dealing with an emergency or need urgent eye care, we’re here to help. Call Clarity Optometry today at 519-822-2710 for immediate assistance or book an appointment.
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Our office is conveniently located on College Ave West, next to the Guelph Campus Co-operative and across from the OVC Small Animal Clinic. We offer plenty of parking right in front of our clinic. To access our lot, turn onto Borden St., drive behind the building, and circle around to park in front!
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- 21 College Ave West
- Guelph, ON N1G 1R7
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- Phone: 519-822-2710
- Fax: 519-822-7877
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Clarity Optometry & Vision Care
- 21 College Ave West
- Guelph, ON N1G 1R7
- Phone: 519-822-2710
- Fax: 519-822-7877