Red eye
A red, irritated eye can be infection, allergy, dryness, or something more serious. We find the cause and treat it, often the same day. More on red eye treatment.
Guildford Eye Clinic · Urgent eye care · Surrey, BC
A red or painful eye, a sudden change in vision, new flashes and floaters, or something stuck in your eye should be checked quickly. Call us first at (604) 229-9627. We keep room for urgent concerns and offer same-day appointments when a doctor is available, inside Specsavers Guildford Town Centre.
When to call us right away
A red, irritated eye can be infection, allergy, dryness, or something more serious. We find the cause and treat it, often the same day. More on red eye treatment.
Conjunctivitis can be viral, bacterial, or allergic, and the right treatment depends on the type. More on pink eye treatment.
New flashes of light or a sudden shower of floaters can signal a retinal problem and need urgent care. More on flashes and floaters.
Pain, discharge, swelling, or light sensitivity can mean infection, which is especially urgent for contact lens wearers. More on eye infection treatment.
Any sudden blur, dark area, or loss of vision needs to be checked quickly. Call us first at (604) 229-9627 so we can get you seen.
For a foreign object or a scratch, do not rub. Call us and we can examine the eye and safely remove what is there. More on foreign body removal.
What to do
Call us first at (604) 229-9627. Do not rub the eye, and if you wear contact lenses, take them out unless something is stuck to the eye. Avoid home remedies until we have had a look.
We keep time open for urgent eye concerns and will get you seen quickly. If we are closed or cannot see you in time, we will tell you exactly where to go.
Cost and coverage
A medically necessary eye visit, such as a red eye, sudden vision change, eye pain, or an injury, is covered by MSP for all ages. We bill MSP directly where it applies, so urgent care is one less thing to worry about.
For non-urgent vision needs, see our comprehensive eye exam page.
Good to know
Call us first at (604) 229-9627. A red eye can be infection, inflammation, or something else, and we can tell the difference and treat it, often the same day. Do not rub the eye, and remove contact lenses if you wear them.
New flashes of light or a sudden increase in floaters can be a sign of a retinal problem and should be checked right away. Contact us as soon as you notice them so we can examine the back of your eye.
Yes. If something is in your eye or you have a scratch, do not rub it. Call us and we can examine the eye and safely remove a foreign object and treat the surface.
Yes. A medically necessary eye visit, such as a red eye, sudden vision change, pain, or injury, is covered by MSP for all ages. We bill MSP directly where it applies.
Related services
We find the cause and treat it, often same day. Learn more.
Viral, bacterial, or allergic conjunctivitis. Learn more.
Pain, discharge, or swelling checked promptly. Learn more.
New flashes or floaters need a prompt check. Learn more.
Safe removal of something stuck in the eye. Learn more.
Relief for dry, gritty, or tired eyes. Learn more.
Do not wait with an eye problem
We keep room for urgent concerns and offer same-day appointments when a doctor is available. Call (604) 229-9627, or book online for non-urgent visits.
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