Your First Line of Defense Against Eye Emergencies
If you suspect an eye injury or vision emergency, don’t hesitate to seek help. Your eyes and vision are valuable, and taking fast action may prevent loss of sight.
If you’re experiencing an eye emergency, call us at 604-852-0164. If it’s outside business hours, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Should you seek emergency medical help elsewhere, we’re here for you with any follow-up care you need. Please reach out to let us be partners in your recovery.
Signs of an Eye Emergency
How do you know when to seek medical help? Some signs and symptoms are always worth getting checked by an eye doctor as quickly as possible, such as:
- Sudden vision loss
- Eye pain
- Fluctuating vision
- Mismatched pupil sizes
- An eye suddenly moving independently of the other
- A bulging or protruding eye
- Double vision
- A black eye
- Floaters or flashes
- Bleeding in the eye (on the white, iris, or pupil)
- Bleeding from the eye
- New, severe headaches
- Severe itching
Common Eye Emergencies
Some eye emergencies are more common than others. Work to prevent risk to your eyes, and be aware of these dangers.
Chemical Splash
From hand sanitizer, cleaners, industrial materials, and more, chemicals present in our homes and workplaces can be harmful to our eyes. In the event of a chemical splash:
- Clean your hands immediately to avoid getting more of the substance in your eye
- Flush the eye with cool, clean water continuously for 10–15 minutes
- Remove contacts that may adhere the chemical against your eye
- Seek medical attention and note the type of chemical you were exposed to so your care team can help appropriately
Cuts, Scratches, & Abrasions
In the event of a cut or scratch to the eye, medical attention can help speed healing and prevent eye infections and other damage. Some management tips:
- DON’T apply pressure to the eye
- DON’T use any medicated drops or ointments until you’ve seen an optometrist
- DO cover the affected eye with a loose bandage to prevent further harm
Foreign Objects
Something small in your eye? Try blinking to clear your eye or applying preservative-free eye drops. Flushing can also help remove small debris. Never rub your eye: this can cause the debris to move further into the eye or lead to corneal abrasions.
Something large in your eye? Get help fast. If an object has punctured the eye, don’t attempt to remove it yourself, and keep tools like tweezers far away from the eyes. Cover the eyes lightly with a cup or clean cloth (depending on the lodged object’s size) to prevent eye movement and stop the object from being jostled.
Our Location
Want to see what we’re all about?
We are located in the Highstreet Shopping Centre, serving the Fraser Valley community.
Where can I park?
There is parking directly in front of our office and ample parking available underground.
Our Address
- H165 – 3122 Mount Lehman Road
- Abbotsford, BC V4X 2M9
Contact Information
- Phone: 604-852-0164
- Email: [email protected]
Office Hours
- Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Stat Holidays: CLOSED
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Highstreet Eyecare Center
- H165 - 3122 Mount Lehman Road
- Abbotsford, BC V4X 2M9
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P: 604-852-0164
[email protected]