Emergency Eye Care at St. Clair Eye Clinic in Toronto

If there has been impact to the eye or surrounding areas, you are at risk for long-term damage to these delicate tissues. Physical trauma can cause a black eye or swelling, eye pain, or even bleeding.

If you’ve experienced physical trauma, you can gently apply a cold compress to reduce swelling and pain. Call our offices right away.

Chemical splashes could involve vinegar, bleach, or battery acid. If your eyes have been exposed to chemicals, immediately flush your eyes with cool, clean water for 15 minutes and seek emergency medical attention.

Corneal abrasions such as tears or punctures in the eye are serious emergencies. Do not rub your eye if you have a corneal abrasion. Instead, apply an eye shield and seek immediate medical attention.

If you get an object lodged in your eye, do not rub it under any circumstances. If blinking does not help move it out of your eye, flush your eyes with cool, clean water. Call our offices for assistance.

Flashes of light or cobweb-like images that appear to be floating in your field of vision might be a sign of retinal detachment. The sudden appearance of such objects or the presence of flashing light constitutes a medical emergency.