Ocular Emergencies
ALL Albertans can receive free medically necessary eye exams and urgent care visits for eye emergencies.
Alberta Health Care covers all Albertans for eye exams and urgent eye care visits deemed medically necessary. We prioritize walk-ins for eye emergencies, placing them ahead of scheduled appointments based on the level of discomfort and pain experienced.
Situations warranting immediate attention include, but are not limited to:
- Sudden vision changes
- Newly appearing flashes or floaters
- Presence of foreign bodies or objects in the eye
- Injuries to the eye or eyelid
- Chemical exposure to the eyes
- Eye infections or allergies
- Symptoms of dry eye
- Inflammation of the eye or eyelid
- Styes