Accidents Happen
Let Us Help With Emergency Eye Care In Kelowna
Eye injuries or trauma to the eye area can be stressful and frightening. Your eyesight is precious, and anything that might put it at risk needs to be dealt with immediately.
When an accident occurs, call our office right away. We will assess your situation and recommend next steps. We provide emergency eye care for children and will triage for faster specialist or surgical care if necessary.
If our office is closed, you should proceed to your nearest hospital.
Types Of Eye Emergencies
Common eye emergencies we can treat include:
- Corneal abrasions (scratches on the eye’s surface)
- Foreign objects stuck in the eye
- Chemical splashes or burns
- Infections like conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Flashes, floaters, or retinal detachment
- Eye diseases
Eye Emergency Do's And Don'ts
Eye emergencies can happen anywhere, whether you're at work, home, athletic events, or just hanging out. But you can make a difference by acting quickly and appropriately. Following first aid steps and contacting emergency care right away can lead to a positive outcome.
If you or a loved one experience an eye emergency, here are some do’s and don’ts to guide you:
Symptoms That Might Mean An Eye Emergency
While most eye emergencies involve noticeable symptoms or trauma, other eye emergencies are not as obvious. Any sudden changes to your vision should be considered an eye care emergency.
Sudden onset of any of the following symptoms may also indicate an emergency:
- Burning or stinging
- Pupils that differ in size
- Bulging eyes
- Severe eye pain
- Double vision
- Redness or severe itching
- Bruising or bleeding
- Sudden headache
- Discharge from the eye
- Eyes not moving together
Call our office immediately should you experience any of these issues.
What We Do
We're here to help your little one protect their sight for years to come. Look out for your kid's life-long vision with early eye care.
When the brain experiences trauma, visual processing may be disrupted. Specialized Vision Therapy treatment can help with your recovery.
Daily tasks can be difficult for a person with low vision. With a low vision assessment and function solutions you can still live your best life.
Vision therapy uses evidenced-based solutions & personalized care to improve visual function. Find out if your child's vision is working as it should.