We offer emergency services for urgent situations that demand immediate attention. Whether it's sudden vision loss, flashes of light, eye trauma, chemical exposure, or a foreign object in the eye, it’s critical to seek prompt care. These incidents can pose a serious threat to your vision if not addressed quickly and properly. Avoid self-diagnosing or delaying treatment—some symptoms may seem minor but can result in long-term damage without expert evaluation.
Our team at Ray Dahl Optical in Sidney, BC is equipped to guide you through next steps and provide fast support when every minute counts. We understand that ocular emergencies can happen at any time and often without warning. That’s why we’re here to assess the severity, recommend immediate care, and coordinate referrals when needed.
Please call Ray Dahl Optical & Optometrists at (250) 655-1122 for further instructions. Use your best judgment on urgency, if you feel your need to find the nearest emergency room.
Safety Eyewear & Eye Injury Prevention
This short video stresses the importance of knowing the hazards at home and the workplace regarding your eyes. In this video, we review a few actual incidents where people lost part or all of their vision, along with one whose vision was saved by safety eyewear.
Symptoms that require emergency service include, but are not limited to:
- Sudden loss of vision
- Sudden double vision
- Sudden red/painful eye
- Pink Eye
- New onset flashes and/or floaters
- Foreign body in the eye (especially metal or chemicals)
Things NOT to do while waiting for professional medical assistance:
- DO NOT press on an injured eye or allow the victim to rub the eye(s).
- DO NOT attempt to remove a foreign body that is resting on the cornea (the clear surface of the eye through which we see) or that appears to be embedded in any part of the eye.
- DO NOT use dry cotton (including cotton swabs) or sharp instruments (such as tweezers) on the eye.
- DO NOT attempt to remove an embedded object.
DO call our office in Sidney, BC at (250) 655-1122 for further instructions! We are here for you!