Urgent Care When You Need It Most
Eye emergencies can threaten your vision and require prompt attention. Sudden vision loss, severe infections, eye injuries, trauma, and other urgent concerns should be evaluated as soon as possible.
At Vision Care Centre, we reserve time in our schedule for same-day emergency eye appointments whenever possible. If you are experiencing a serious eye emergency, contact us immediately or visit your nearest emergency room.
Book an emergency eye care appointment today if you are experiencing sudden changes to your vision.
Preventing Eye Injuries
Many eye injuries can be prevented by taking the right precautions. Wearing appropriate eye protection during activities such as yard work, home projects, sports, or workplace tasks can help reduce your risk of injury.
If your workplace requires protective eyewear, it is important to wear it consistently to help protect your vision.
Our team can provide recommendations to help you support your eye health and reduce the risk of future eye injuries.
Common Types of Eye Emergencies
The eyes are delicate organs that require proper care after an injury or sudden change. Even seemingly minor concerns can sometimes lead to more serious complications if left untreated.
If a chemical enters your eye, rinse it thoroughly under clean running water for at least 15 minutes. If you wear contact lenses, remove them if possible.
Seek professional care after exposure to help assess any potential damage.
If a foreign object becomes lodged in your eye or has punctured the eye, do not attempt to remove it.
Cover both eyes with an opaque cloth and try to keep your eyes still while looking straight ahead. Call 911 immediately, as this type of injury may require urgent medical treatment or surgery.
Any sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes should be treated as urgent.
Sudden vision loss can occur due to several causes, ranging from severe migraines to more serious concerns such as a stroke affecting the eye. The only way to determine the cause is through immediate evaluation by an eye care professional.
If necessary, our team may refer you to a specialist to help ensure you receive appropriate treatment as quickly as possible.
A significant impact to the eye, face, head, or surrounding bone structure can lead to serious eye concerns, including increased pressure inside the eye, retinal bruising, or retinal detachment.
If you experience an injury and notice changes in your vision afterward, contact Vision Care Centre as soon as possible for emergency eye care.
Cuts or scratches involving the eye or eyelids should be treated as an emergency. Injuries in these sensitive areas can increase the risk of infection and should be assessed promptly.
Protect Your Vision With Timely Eye Care
When an eye emergency happens, getting the right care quickly can make a difference. At Vision Care Centre, our team is here to assess urgent concerns, provide guidance, and help protect your vision.
Contact us today if you need emergency eye care in Scarborough.
Frequently Asked Questions
An eye emergency includes any concern that may threaten your vision, such as sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, chemical exposure, serious injury, or sudden changes in your eyesight.
Some eye concerns may worsen quickly without treatment. If you experience sudden changes to your vision or a significant eye injury, it is important to seek professional care as soon as possible.
Yes. Vision Care Centre leaves room in our schedule to accommodate same-day appointments for eye emergencies whenever possible.
For serious injuries, severe pain, chemical exposure, or sudden vision loss, seek immediate medical attention. For many urgent eye concerns, our optometry team can evaluate your symptoms and determine the next steps for care.
Wearing proper protective eyewear during activities that could cause injury is one of the most effective ways to protect your eyes.
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Our Mission and Commitment to You
As a team of dedicated eye doctors and eye care professionals, we work together to “see” beyond your symptoms and transform lives through an individualized approach.
Our eye doctors in Scarborough offer a suite of eye care services, such as comprehensive eye exams, children’s eye exams, contact lens fittings, vision therapy, dry eye treatment, and more.
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Our clinic is located near the corner of Kingston Rd. and Markham Rd., in the Silver Mile By The Bluffs shopping mall.
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- Phone: 416-265-8777
- Fax: 416-265-1338
- Email: info@visioncarecentre.ca
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My family and I have always been impressed with the friendly yet extremely professional service we have enjoyed over the years. The doctors are knowledgeable and personable, the frame selection is excellent (as is the contingent of wonderful staff who are always available with honest opinions and helpful advice!) and the receptionists are fabulous and friendly. The newly renovated space is lovely as well. Well done, everyone!
Kim
I have seen Dr. Sebastian and he is the only one to have diagnosed my dry eye syndrome and I have seen others before him and did not catch this. As a result of my dry eyes my prescription was not reading accurately. I am grateful for his patience and extra care he has given me.
KoKo
My Vision Care experience was absolutely grand. I greatly value all the wonderful people there who looked after me during my visit. Everyone is extremely friendly and highly professional starting right from the time one enters the beautiful place.
The place itself provides a wonderful experience. I value all the professional advice that is given with the greatest care. For me it is a joy to come in on a regular basis and to know I am in good hands. I greatly value the care and guidance given by Dr. Ramesh.
Ingrid
We want to thank you very much for all your hard work that went into Alicia’s Neuro-Visual Therapy. It has opened Alicia’s ability to do so much more both personally and in school, and what means most to us as her parent, we see how confident Alicia is in herself and in her school work. She was always falling down a lot and she always had her head tilted to one side. Now she is focused to get her tasks done on time and the best part, correctly…
Craig and Nadine P.
When I started the program, I had trouble focusing and sitting and doing my work. Since I started the 36 week program, this has changed. I focused on getting better grades than I did in grade 2 (now in grade 3). I have got A’s in all subjects this year. Now I can sit and do my work, I am able to focus and I am not always looking around the room at other things. I used to need a ruler to read, now I don’t and I can read better and faster than I used to. I am doing great and have learned a lot through this experience.
Hannah
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- Phone: 416-265-8777
- Fax: 416-265-1338
- Email: info@visioncarecentre.ca