Emergency Eye Clinic in Toronto
How Bayview Vision Can Help
Eye emergencies happen quickly, and when they do, it is vital to act fast. At Bayview Vision, we are highly experienced with handling eye emergencies effectively and will do our absolute best to do everything in our power to preserve your eye health and vision. Contact us as soon as the emergency occurs by calling (416) 487-5401. If our office is closed, call 911 or go to our nearest emergency room or drop-in clinic immediately.
What is considered an eye emergency?
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, seek immediate medical assistance:
Sudden vision loss
Eye pain
Extreme sensitivity to light
Swelling in or around the eye
A scratch on the eye surface
Chemical burns
A foreign object stuck in the eye
Eye discharge and/or redness
What not to do in an eye emergency
Do NOT try to remove a dislodged object on your own
Do NOT use tweezers, scissors or other objects in your eye
Do NOT put ointments or other medications in your eyes unless directed to do so by a medical professional
Do NOT rub or apply unnecessary pressure to your eye