Emergency Eye Care in Abbotsford

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

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.