Emergency Eye Care
Visit us for fast treatment in the event of an eye emergency. Located in east Grande Prairie at the intersection of 92st and 100 Ave.
In the event of an eye emergency – such as having a caustic chemical or foreign body in the eye – a visit to our clinic may be faster than a trip to the emergency room. We have specialized equipment and much shorter wait times.
In most cases, we are able to provide faster medical care, with the same level of treatment, for your eye emergency. If you get a chemical in your eye and visit the emergency room, they will give you an eyewash and then you will wait to see the on-call Optometrist. At our clinic you will receive the same treatment, but will have much more immediate access to an Optometrist.
Please call us prior to coming in and let us know the nature of the emergency. We will provide you immediate next steps. If appropriate (such as surgery is required), we will refer you to an emergency room or Ophthalmologist’s office.
In The Middle of an Ocular Emergency? Call Us ASAP
An eye emergency is defined as any event where ocular health is placed in immediate risk. If you are experiencing such an event, call us at (780) 513-2020 and we will provide you the immediate next steps.
Do not delay treatment: in most cases, vision that is lost is lost permanently.
More Information About Eye Emergencies
How do I know if I am experiencing an eye emergency?
Any event that risks vision loss, such as a chemical in the eye, a foreign body in the eye, a significant impact/trauma, or any other reason that places your eye health at risk, is defined as an eye emergency.
Common emergencies include:
- Chemicals in the eye
- A BB, pellet, projectile in the eye
- Trauma (from a fight or object striking the eye)
- Burning the eye with flame, hot water, oil, etc.
- Being “poked” in the eye
- Scratching the eye, especially deeply
When should I see you vs. a hospital?
If this is during regular business hours, call us first. Often we are faster to treat and provide the same level of treatment available at the hospital.
How much do you charge for emergencies?
Per Alberta Health, any medically-necessary treatment will covered by our provincial health plan. Do not let perceived cost place your eyesight at risk- call us ASAP.
What You'll Find at Aurora Eye Care
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More Accurate Corrective Lens Prescriptions +Are Your Sunglasses UV Safe?
Sunglasses are about more than just style: they’re about protecting your eyes. A quality pair of sunglasses will be labeled as 100% UV blocking with the UV blocking built right into the lens. Unsure if yours block harmful UV light? Bring them in and we’ll test them for you!
Buy Online
More Accurate Corrective Lens Prescriptions
Using the Zeis iProfilier Plus, we are able to generate more accurate prescriptions for your corrective lenses. The iProfilier takes a topographical map of the front of your eye and allows us to compensate for some of the eye irregularities each of us have. The result is a more customized and accurate prescription.
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Jasper
Address
622C Connaught DriveJasper, AB T0E 1E0
Address
622C Connaught DriveJasper, AB T0E 1E0
Edson
Address
5015 4th AveEdson, AB T7E 1V2
Address
5015 4th AveEdson, AB T7E 1V2
Grande Prairie
Address
101 9920 92 StGrande Prairie, AB T8X 0E7
Address
101 9920 92 StGrande Prairie, AB T8X 0E7
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Jasper
- 622C Connaught Drive
- Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
- P: (780) 852-4295
F: (888) 389-9051
E: [email protected]
Edson
- 5015 4th Ave
- Edson, AB T7E 1V2
- P: (780) 723-2700
F: (780) 723-4642
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Grande Prairie
- 101 9920 92 St
- Grande Prairie, AB T8X 0E7
- P: (780) 513-2020
F: (780) 513-2002
E: [email protected]