Responding to An
Eye Emergency
An eye emergency refers to any urgent threat to vision or eye health, whether caused by injury, infection, sudden visual changes, or complications of a medical condition.
In the case of an eye emergency, it is vital that you seek help from an eye doctor immediately. Phone us at 250-376-1985 or visit our office at 60-700 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, during regular office hours. If we are unavailable, proceed to your nearest emergency room or call the nurses’ hotline.
What Counts as an
Eye Emergency?
Eye emergencies can be any injury, trauma, or sudden change to your vision. This includes:
- Sudden or severe inflammation of the eye area
- Acute loss of vision (full or partial)
- A large or sudden group of floaters and flashes of light
- Acute eye pain
- Sudden or severe headaches or vertigo
What Causes an Eye Emergency?
There are many possible causes of an eye emergency, but some of the most common include:
- An impact to the head or face
- A puncture or scratch to the eye area
- Chemical exposure
- Foreign objects entering the eye area
- A medical condition, such as acute angle-closure glaucoma or retinal detachment
- An eye infection, such as conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Eye emergencies can also be caused by many other factors. If you aren’t sure whether your situation is an eye emergency, err on the side of caution and seek help as soon as possible.
How to Prevent Eye Emergencies
Many eye emergencies, such as those caused by accidents or injuries, can be prevented through proper risk management and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Safety glasses are a vital tool to prevent eye emergencies caused by construction work, whether you’re on a job site or completing a DIY project at home. Sports glasses can also provide added protection and durability for on the field, the court, or the rink.
If you need safety glasses, we can assist you with a fitting for a prescription or non-prescription pair. We are happy to help you keep your eyes safe.
What to Do During An
Eye Emergency
The most important thing you can do in an eye emergency is to get help fast. Contact a qualified eye doctor as soon as you can.
We can handle a wide variety of eye emergencies and offer follow-up exams to monitor your recovery. Phone us at 250-376-1985 or visit our office at 60-700 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, during regular office hours. If we are unavailable, proceed to your nearest emergency room.
Finding
Our Clinic
We’re located in the Northills Shopping Centre off Tranquille Road. Find our office between the CIBC and the Interior Health clinic on the north side of the mall. For your convenience, our entrance is directly accessible from the parking lot—no mall entry required.
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Our Location
Our eye clinic is conveniently located at the Northills Shopping Centre.
Where to Park?
The mall offers spacious parking and accessible parking spaces.
Hours of Operation
*Closed between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM every day for lunch
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Thompson Rivers Family Optometry gratefully acknowledges the unceded and traditional lands of the Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island, and more specifically, the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory, within the ancestral lands of the Secwepemcúĺecw on which we live, work, and play. We know that without continued learning and action, acknowledgement is meaningless. We’re committed to continued growth and education so that we can better respect, learn from, and advocate for all Indigenous Peoples.
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Thompson Rivers Family Optometry
- 250-376-1985
- 250-376-1309
- office@trfo.ca