Knowing the warning sign, and when it's imperative to see an eye care professional right away, is important for the long-term health of your eyes. Never leave an emergency until it's too late.
Chief Complaint |
Appointment |
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BLOW to the eye or nearby area |
TODAY |
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CHEMICALS IN EYE (Irrigate the eye immediately for 30 minutes with saline if available or tap water. Have someone call the office as soon as you start irrigating, or call us yourself once irrigation is completed. |
IMMEDIATELY |
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DECREASED VISION Over a period of weeks |
IMMEDIATELY SOON |
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DISCHARGE If yellow or green and eye is red If clear or pearly, whitish |
TODAY SOON |
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DOUBLE VISION Sudden onset |
TODAY |
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DROOPING LID Very sudden onset Has been puffy over a few days |
TODAY SOON |
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FLASHING LIGHTS or FLOATERS Sudden onset |
IMMEDIATELY |
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FOREIGN BODY or the feeling of one |
TODAY |
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LOSS OF VISION Sudden onset, with or without pain Gradual, without pain |
IMMEDIATELY SOON |
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ODD or UNUSUAL VISION Cloudy veil |
IMMEDIATELY |
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CURTAIN Rising or falling in front of vision |
IMMEDIATELY |
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FLASHING LIGHTS |
IMMEDIATELY |
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FLOATERS Sudden onset Noticing more recently |
IMMEDIATELY SOON |
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HALOS around lights |
TODAY |
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PAIN Mild to moderate Moderate to severe |
SOON TODAY |
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RED EYE Sudden onset or persistent, with or without pain Been putting up with for a while |
TODAY SOON |
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SWOLLEN EYELID |
SOON |
We are open now with our first priority being patient and staff safety. We ask you to please wear a mask as we are abiding by all COVID safety protocols set out by the Alberta Association of Optometrists.
Eye exams and contact lenses will continue to be by appointment. Walk-Ins for new eyeglass selection, adjustments and repairs are welcome but traffic control measures will be taken at peak times.