Nepean, Ontario
613-820-8272

Emergency Eye Care in Ottawa

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Accidents Happen, Let Us Help

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, whether that be coming to see an optometrist or going directly to an emergency room.

If our office is closed, you should proceed to your nearest hospital.

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Types of Eye Emergencies

Common eye emergencies we can treat include:

Corneal abrasions (scratches)
Foreign objects stuck in the eye
Chemical splashes or burns
Infections like conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Flashes, floaters, or retinal detachment
Eye diseases

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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 be indicative of an emergency:

Pupils that differ in size
Bulging eyes
Severe eye pain
Double vision
Redness or itching
Bruising or bleeding
Severe itching
Sudden headache
Discharge from the eye
Eyes not moving together

Call our offices immediately should you experience any of these issues.

DOs & DON’Ts

In the event of an eye emergency, here are some DOs and DON’Ts to guide you:

Dos

DO flush your eye with cold water in the event of chemical contact.
DO clean your hands before touching your eye.
DO lightly cover the eye without applying pressure.
DO seek immediate medical attention.

Don'ts

DO NOT use tools anywhere near the eye area.
DO NOT rub the eye or apply pressure of any kind.
DO NOT try to remove any large foreign objects.
DO NOT apply any medications, drops, or ointments.
DO NOT remove contact lenses (except in the case of a chemical splash).

Where to find us

Find us on the corner of Robertson Road and Westcliffe Road. We offer plenty of parking with accessibility-friendly options available.

We’re closed on long weekends.

Our Address

24 – 2194 Robertson Road
Nepean, Ontario K2H 9J5

Contact Information

Phone: 613-820-8272
Fax: 613-820-1062

Hours of Operation

Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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