Emergency Eye Care in Abbotsford & Chilliwack

If the foreign object is a small particle, flush the eye and try blinking to dislodge the remaining bits. If possible, remove a contact lens, as the foreign particle could stick to it.

Seek emergency help immediately if anything is lodged in your eye, and do not attempt to remove it. In the meantime, do not rub the eye.

Conjunctivitis can be an eye infection caused by either bacteria or a virus, or it can be a reaction to allergens or chemicals.

Bacterial conjunctivitis can often be treated with antibiotics. In contrast, viral conjunctivitis may just need to run its course, though we may be able to prescribe a helpful eye drop to help relieve your symptoms.

Allergic conjunctivitis can often be addressed with antihistamines. Minor chemical conjunctivitis may be treated by flushing the eye with clean water, such as a reaction to the chlorinated pool water. More serious chemicals will require medical intervention.

You may occasionally see floaters or spots in your vision that look like little squiggles or specks of dust. If they suddenly increase in size or number, they could be a result of retinal detachment, which requires attention as soon as possible.

Flashes of light are small stars or lightning that will appear to come from within your eye. They may occasionally happen as a normal part of changes in your eye, but if they increase suddenly, seek emergency attention immediately.