Accidents Happen—We’re Here to Help
Eye injuries, chemical exposure, or infections can be stressful, not to mention painful. We’re here to provide prompt and professional care for your eyes, so you can return to your activities as quickly as possible.
If an accident occurs, don’t hesitate to call our office at 519-941-6761. We can assess your situation and guide you through the next steps, whether that means coming in for an exam or visiting the emergency room.
If our office is closed, proceed to your nearest urgent care facility or hospital.
What Is Considered an Eye Emergency?
Sometimes, an eye emergency is obvious, such as an injury to the eye. Other times, you may experience more subtle symptoms that can indicate serious problems.
Anytime you experience an injury to or around the eye area, an eye infection, or notice sudden changes to your vision, it’s a good idea to come in for an exam.
First Aid for Corneal Abrasions
A corneal abrasion is a scratch to the surface of your eye. Corneal abrasions can be caused by poking your eye with your finger or another object, or if a material, like sand or dirt, gets stuck under your eyelid. It may feel like something is stuck in your eye, your eye may be in pain, and you may notice tearing, redness, and light sensitivity.
If you experience a corneal abrasion during our office hours, call us immediately. We can walk you through the next steps. If you have something stuck in your eye, you can rinse it with clean water or saline solution. If you’re wearing contact lenses, remove them carefully.
At the office, one of our optometrists can examine your eye and may recommend artificial tears, prescribe eye drops or ointments, and may apply a bandage contact lens to support healing.
Protect Your Eyes from Injury
To prevent a corneal abrasion, always wear protective eyewear while landscaping or working with wood or metal. It’s also important to wear safety eyewear when working with toxic chemicals. Be careful when applying eye makeup or using hot styling tools. Maintain routine contact lens exams and replace your lenses according to your optometrist’s instructions.
In the case of an eye injury, clean your hands thoroughly before touching your eye. Flush the eye with clean water or saline in the event of chemical contact, dust, or sand in your eye. Keep your eye closed without applying pressure and call our office immediately. If an emergency occurs outside of our office hours, proceed to your nearest urgent care facility or hospital.
CAN YOUR GLASSES DO THIS?
For individuals ready to step into the future, we carry Ray-Ban and Oakley Meta AI glasses. Listen to music, take a phone call, or capture a video, all from your glasses.
Or enhance your connections with Nuance Audio Glasses for directional hearing amplification.
OUR FEATURED EYEWEAR BRANDS
Visit Our Location
We’re located on First Street, just across from the Lord Dufferin Centre. Parking is available behind the building with an accessible parking stall beside the entrance to the lot.
Our clinic has an accessible exam lane to accommodate individuals with wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
Our Address
Contact Information
- Phone: 519-941-6761
- Email: info@orangevilleoptometrists.ca
Our Hours
*Open on alternating Saturdays. Book an appointment in advance.
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What Patients are Saying
Amazing Doctors. Friendly and knowledgable staff. Makes the whole experience a pleasure. Highly recommended.
– Maureen
Prompt diagnosis of uveitis. Saved my vision. Forever greatful, thank you Dr. Costanzo
– G B
I have been seeing Dr Leblanc for years and now bring my son to see him as well. He is such a pleasure to deal with and although we only see him yearly, he remembers what’s going on in our lives and asks questions. He’s the best!
The reception staff are great as well!
– Trina
I’ve been going here for years. The staff are extremely helpful and very friendly. I especially find they answer all my questions and any concerns that I may have regarding eye care or even the right lenses to choose from. It’s always a pleasure to go there whether replacing my out dated frames or purchasing new frames and lenses for my eye care. They always inform me of specials too so I can add an additional option if desired.
– Kim
We drove from London for our appointment because they had my fiancé’s files. It was very worth the drive there. They were thorough, professional and friendly. We are very happy with our visit and look forward to returning soon to pick up the four new pairs of glasses!
Thank you to all the staff, Dmytro and Marlene
– June
