Urgent Eye Care When You Need It Most
If you’ve experienced an injury to your eye or you’re experiencing sudden pain or vision loss, contact us immediately to help prevent permanent sight loss. Most emergency eye care visits are covered by the province of Saskatchewan, including follow-up visits. Eye emergencies that require immediate care include:
- Eye pain
- Vision loss
- Sudden, continuous blurring of your vision
- Tunnel vision
- Warped vision
- A sudden onset of flashes or floaters
- Corneal abrasion or scratch
- Chemical contact with the eye or eyelid
- Foreign object in the eye
- Thick yellow, green, or white discharge
- Blood in front of the iris
Don’t hesitate to seek medical treatment if you experience the above symptoms. Call us right away at 306-653-2993 so we can help determine the appropriate next steps for your care. If your emergency occurs outside of our regular business hours, contact our after-hours emergency line at 306-371-9911.
If we are unavailable, please head to your nearest emergency room.
Common Eye Emergencies We Treat
Some eye emergencies occur more commonly than others. Knowing what to do in an emergency situation can help you reduce the risk of further damage while you seek medical care.
Explore our recommendations on how to respond to different types of eye emergencies.
A corneal abrasion is a scratch on the cornea (the front surface of the eye). In the case of a corneal abrasion:
- Avoid rubbing the eye
- Cover the eye gently (do not apply pressure)
- Seek medical care
We will evaluate the injury and may place a contact lens bandage to support healing and prevent scarring.
Commonly used chemicals at home or at work, such as cleaning products, can cause serious problems if they come in contact with your eyes. If contact occurs:
- Wash your hands thoroughly
- Flush the eye. Turn your head so the affected eye is down and to the side. Then, hold the eyelid open and flush the eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes, even if irritation improves in less time.
- Seek medical attention
Small foreign bodies, such as dust, sand, dirt or sawdust, can get stuck in your eye and cause irritation. In the case of something small stuck in your eye:
- Do not rub the eye, as this can scratch the surface of the eye
- Blink repeatedly to try to remove the object
- Rinse the eye with artificial tears or cool, running water
- Seek professional care if the object cannot be removed or irritation continues
Large foreign objects, such as glass or metal, can severely damage the eye. Do not attempt to remove the object yourself. Seek emergency medical care immediately.
Get Emergency Eye Care Support
If you are experiencing an eye emergency, do not wait for symptoms to worsen. Call us right away at 306-653-2993 so we can help determine the appropriate next steps for your care. If your emergency occurs outside of our regular business hours, contact our after-hours emergency line at 306-371-9911.
If we are unavailable, please go to your nearest emergency room.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eye Emergencies
An eye emergency includes:
- Sudden vision loss
- Chemical exposure
- Severe eye pain
- Physical trauma
- Foreign objects stuck in the eye
Warning signs like blood in the eye, sudden flashes of light, or a dark shadow over your field of vision also require urgent medical attention.Â
If you notice any of these serious signs, call Broadway Eyecare immediately at 306-653-2993 or proceed to the nearest emergency room.
Remain calm and avoid touching, rubbing, or pressing on the injured eye, as this can cause further damage. Protect the eye without applying pressure, and seek immediate professional help rather than waiting to see if symptoms improve.Â
If you are experiencing sudden vision changes or severe pain, call Broadway Eyecare right away at 306-653-2993 or go to the emergency room.
Flush your eye immediately with clean, lukewarm water or saline solution for 15 to 20 minutes without pausing. Do not stop flushing your eye for at least 15 minutes, even if symptoms lessen.
Do not rub your eye, wear contact lenses, or attempt to neutralize the chemical with other liquids. Immediately after flushing out the eye, call Broadway Eyecare at 306-653-2993 or proceed directly to the nearest emergency room for urgent care.
If you have something small stuck in your eye, like dust or an eyelash, try blinking gently to allow natural tears to wash it away.
Never attempt to remove embedded glass, metal, or sharp objects yourself. Cover the eye loosely with a clean shield or cup to prevent accidental rubbing or pressure. Call Broadway Eyecare at 306-653-2993 for assistance.
If an object is stuck or causing sharp pain, head straight to the emergency room.
Yes, the sudden appearance of bright flashes, a storm of dark floaters across your vision, or partial vision loss can indicate a retinal detachment or other critical condition. These warning signs require prompt clinical evaluation to prevent permanent vision damage.Â
If you experience these sudden vision changes, call Broadway Eyecare immediately at 306-653-2993 or go directly to the emergency room.
Chemical burns, penetrating injuries, and severe head or eye trauma require immediate treatment at the nearest hospital emergency room.Â
For sudden red eyes, corneal scratches, or loose foreign debris, calling an optometry clinic for a same-day emergency assessment is often appropriate. If you are unsure of the severity or are in severe pain, call Broadway Eyecare at 306-653-2993 right away for guidance or proceed directly to the emergency room.
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We’re conveniently located on the corner of Broadway and Main Street, just down the street from Oskayak High School. There is paid street parking in front of our office and more parking in the lot behind the building.
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Contact Information
- Phone: 306-653-2993
- Fax: 306-653-2995
- Email: bwecadmin@yxevision.ca
After Hours Emergencies: 306-371-9911
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