Guildford Eye Clinic · Urgent eye care · Surrey, BC
Pain, discharge, swelling, redness, or light sensitivity can all be signs of an eye infection. The right treatment depends on the cause, so it is worth a proper diagnosis rather than a guess. Call us first at (604) 229-9627, inside Specsavers Guildford Town Centre.
Know the signs
Common signs include redness, discharge or crusting, watering, swelling of the eye or lid, a gritty feeling, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light. Some infections are mild while others can threaten your sight, which is why a quick exam matters.
Infections range from conjunctivitis and styes on the eyelid to corneal infections deeper in the eye, and each is treated differently.
Contact lens warning
If you wear contact lenses and your eye is red and painful, take the lenses out and call us right away. Contact lens wearers are at higher risk of a serious corneal infection, which needs urgent treatment to protect vision.
This page is part of our emergency eye care in Surrey. Bring your lenses and case so we can check them too.
How we help
We examine the eye to identify the type and location of the infection, then start the right treatment, whether that is the correct drops, ointment, or urgent care for a deeper infection. Using leftover or borrowed drops can mask the problem and make some infections worse.
A medically necessary visit like an eye infection is covered by MSP for all ages, and we bill MSP directly where it applies.
Good to know
Redness, discharge or crusting, watering, swelling, a gritty feeling, blurred vision, and light sensitivity are common signs. Some infections are mild and others can threaten sight, so a quick exam is the safe route.
Take your contact lenses out right away and call us at (604) 229-9627. Contact lens wearers are at higher risk of a serious corneal infection, which needs urgent care. Bring your lenses and case with you.
It depends on the cause. Bacterial infections may need antibiotic drops, while viral and other types are treated differently. We diagnose the cause first rather than using leftover drops, which can make some infections worse.
Yes. A medically necessary eye visit such as an eye infection is covered by MSP for all ages. We bill MSP directly where it applies.
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Same-day urgent care when a doctor is available. Learn more.
We find the cause and treat it, often same day. Learn more.
Viral, bacterial, or allergic conjunctivitis. Learn more.
Treat it properly, protect your sight
We diagnose the cause and treat it, often the same day. Covered by MSP as a medically necessary visit. Call (604) 229-9627, or book online.
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