Protecting Your Vision When Every Second Counts
Your vision is one of your most valuable assets, and unexpected eye emergencies require immediate attention.
Our team is here to provide immediate, expert eye care when you need it most. If you’re facing an eye emergency, from infections to injuries, reach out to one of our locations for urgent assistance.
For same-day emergency appointments, please contact your nearest location:
- Clinton: 519-482-3677
- Goderich: 519-524-7251
- Wingham: 226-422-2020
If our office is closed, please proceed to the nearest emergency room.
Recognizing Eye Emergencies
If you experience any of the following symptoms, it’s important to seek emergency care immediately:
- Severe or sudden eye pain
- Swelling in or around the eye
- Sudden vision changes or vision loss
- New floaters or flashes of light
- The presence of a foreign object in the eye
- Scratches on the eye surface (corneal abrasion)
- Unusual or significant discharge
Our team understands that eye emergencies can be stressful. We’re here to help you protect your vision and eye health with immediate, compassionate care.
Quick Actions for Common Eye Emergencies
Taking the right steps in the moments after an eye emergency can make a significant difference. Here are some guidelines on what you can do in common situations before you reach professional care.
Chemical exposure to the eyes can happen unexpectedly, whether from cleaning agents or industrial chemicals. If chemicals come into contact with your eyes:
- Wash your hands with soap and water to avoid further contamination.
- Tilt your head so the affected eye faces down and to the side.
- Hold the affected eyelid open and flush with cool, clean water for at least 15 minutes.
For chemical-related emergencies, contact us or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Small particles, like dust, can sometimes be flushed out by blinking or with artificial tear drops. However, larger objects, like glass or metal, should never be removed on your own as this can worsen the injury. Seek professional care to prevent further damage.
The cornea is the eye’s outermost layer, protecting the iris and pupil. Even a minor scratch on the cornea can lead to infection if left untreated. Avoid rubbing the eye, and contact our office for immediate help or visit the nearest emergency room.
Any trauma that punctures or scratches the eyeball or eyelids needs urgent medical attention. Place a loose bandage over the area to protect it, but do not apply any pressure. Seek professional care immediately.
Your Partner in Urgent Eye Care
Eye emergencies can be stressful, but you don’t have to handle them alone. Contact us for same-day emergency appointments, and if our office is closed, please visit the nearest emergency room for immediate assistance. We’re here to help you safeguard your vision.
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With our technology, extensive experience, and ongoing education in treating and managing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), we have proudly earned the designation of an AMD Centre of Excellence. This distinction reflects our commitment to continuously improving the understanding and management of AMD for our patients.
Laser Eye Surgery Consultations
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Our Locations
Clinton
You can find us on the corner of Princess Street West and Albert Street. There is some parking available at the side of the building.
Our Address
- 90 Albert St
- Clinton, ON N0M 1L0
Contact Information
- Phone: 519-482-3677
- Fax: 866-675-8222
- Email: clinton@huronoc.com
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Goderich
You can find us on the corner of West Street, with plenty of slanted parking available outside the clinic. We look forward to meeting you!
Our Address
- 68 West St
- Goderich, ON ON N7A 2K3
Contact Information
- Phone: 519-524-7251
- Fax: 833-262-8222
- Email: goderich@huronoc.com
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Wingham
You can find us on Josephine Street, across from the North Huron Museum. Book your appointment and visit us today!
Our Address
- 238 Josephine St
- Wingham, ON N0G 2W0
Contact Information
- Phone: 226-422-2020
- Fax: 844-805-8222
- Email: wingham@huronoc.com
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Clinton
- 90 Albert St
- Clinton, ON N0M 1L0
- Phone: 519-482-3677
- Fax: 866-675-8222
- Email: clinton@huronoc.com
Goderich
- 68 West St
- Goderich, ON ON N7A 2K3
- Phone: 519-524-7251
- Fax: 833-262-8222
- Email: goderich@huronoc.com
Wingham
- 238 Josephine St
- Wingham, ON N0G 2W0
- Phone: 226-422-2020
- Fax: 844-805-8222
- Email: wingham@huronoc.com