Optometrist Near You When You Need Us the Most
An eye emergency is any injury or condition that puts your eye health and vision at risk. These times can be very stressful and scary, so it’s important to know what to do and where to go for help.
Our eye care team at IndividualEyes has the knowledge, experience, and compassion to treat you or your loved ones for various eye emergencies. Even if you’re not sure something constitutes an eye emergency, give us a call and one of our team members can advise you on what to do.
Call us for an eye exam when you need help.
Symptoms of an Eye Emergency
Not all eye emergencies are easy to spot. If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, don’t wait – contact our eye doctors near you, our optometrist team will be able to assist you.
- Sudden loss of vision
- Blurred or double vision
- Burning or stinging eyes
- Light sensitivity
- Pain or swelling in or around the eye
- Deep ache around the eye or brow
- Bruising (a black eye) or bleeding
- Discharge from the eye
- Redness of the eye
- Excessive tearing
- Headache after an injury
Call Us Before Visiting the Emergency Department
Many visits to the emergency department for eye injuries can actually be treated by an optometrist. In fact, we’re often better equipped, faster, and have more specific knowledge about your eyes than your local ER.
From blunt force trauma and infections to eye pain and foreign objects, we take swift action to protect your vision and work to prevent future eye health complications.
However, if your emergency occurs after hours and our clinic isn’t open, please do visit your closest emergency room or urgent care centre.
The Dos & Don’ts of Eye Emergencies
Do Not
Apply pressure or rub an injured eye
Attempt to remove a foreign body stuck in or embedded in any part of the eye
Use tweezers or other tools in your eyes
Put medications or ointments in your eye not prescribed by your doctor
Remove your contact lenses
Our Locations
Richmond Hill
Come by our beautiful Richmond Hill location on Tower Hill Road just down from William Neal Community Park. We’re right between Tower Hill-Bathurst Animal Hospital and Aviva Nails, and there’s lots of parking available.
- 9-372 Tower Hill Road
- Richmond Hill, ON L4E 0T8
Our Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: CLOSED
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sunday: CLOSED
Bolton
Come visit us at our new office relocated on the 2nd floor of the Bolton Professional Building, turning into Martha Street off Highway 50. We are right behind the Petro-Canada gas station and there’s lots of parking available.
- 30 Martha Street, Unit 203
- Bolton, ON L7E 5V1
Our Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: CLOSED
- Sunday: CLOSED
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Faq
1. When should I see a vision doctor near me for an eye emergency?
You should visit a vision doctor near you immediately if you experience sudden vision loss, eye pain, flashes of light, floaters, or trauma to the eye. Prompt care can prevent long-term damage.
2. Can an optometrist near me handle eye emergencies?
Yes, many optometrists near you are trained to diagnose and treat a range of eye emergencies. If further care is needed, they will refer you to the appropriate specialist.
3. Do I need eye exams after an eye injury or emergency?
Yes, comprehensive eye exams are often necessary after an emergency to ensure your vision and eye health have not been compromised.
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Richmond Hill
- 9-372 Tower Hill Road
- Richmond Hill, ON L4E 0T8
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P: 905-787-8686
richmondhill@individualeyes.ca
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Bolton
- 30 Martha Street, Unit 203
- Bolton, ON L7E 5V1
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P: 905-857-2773
bolton@individualeyes.ca