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Something in Your Eye? Get Seen Today.
Same-day appointments. No referral needed.
Something in Your Eye? Get Seen Today.
Same-day appointments. No referral needed.
All Albertans have access to medical or urgent eye care provided by an optometrist.
Optometrists have the proper knowledge, tools and equipment necessary to diagnose, treat, prescribe medications, and refer to a specialist, if needed.
Prompt Care Protects Your Eye Health.
An optometrist is qualified to provide emergency care, no referral necessary. Many clinics keep a few daily appointments available for medically necessary and urgent care. Book an eye exam for issues like eye and eyelid inflammation, eye injuries, foreign objects in the eyes, and sudden changes in vision. Your optometrist will be able to treat your issue promptly.
All Albertans have access to medical or urgent eye care provided by an optometrist.
Optometrists have the proper knowledge, tools and equipment necessary to diagnose, treat, prescribe medications, and refer to a specialist, if needed.
No matter what the season, remember to keep your eye health and safety top of mind.
Your Optometrist Will See You.
Optometrists provide comprehensive eye care including triage and management of ocular diseases. They examine the tissues and structures of the eye, checking for eye diseases, retinal detachments and tears, optic nerve disorders, tumours, and ocular complications from medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or auto-immune disease. Since optometrists can view multiple tissue types non-invasively, they are often the first to detect signs of early systemic disease.
Without early detection and proper treatment, many eye diseases can cause unnecessary and permanent loss of vision.