Accidents Happen, Let Us Help
Eye injuries or trauma to the eye area can be stressful and frightening. Your eyesight is precious and anything that might put it at risk needs to be dealt with immediately.
When an accident occurs, call our office right away. Eye emergencies are covered by your SK Health Card and we will always make room for same-day emergency care. We can assess your situation and recommend next steps, whether that be coming to see an optometrist or going directly to an emergency room.
If our office is closed, you should proceed to your nearest hospital.
Kennedy Eye Clinic: 306-952-6464
The Eye Studio by Kennedy Eye Clinic: 306-986-5550
Book AppointmentTypes of Eye Emergencies
Common eye emergencies we can treat include:
- Corneal abrasions (scratches)
- Foreign objects stuck in the eye
- Chemical splashes or burns
- Infections like conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Flashes, floaters, or retinal detachment
Symptoms That Might Mean an Eye Emergency
While most eye emergencies involve noticeable symptoms or trauma, other eye emergencies are not as obvious. Any sudden changes to your vision should be considered an eye care emergency.
Sudden onset of any of the following symptoms might mean you have an emergency:
- Burning or stinging
- Pupils that differ in size
- Bulging eyes
- Severe eye pain
- Double vision
- Redness or severe itching
- Bruising or bleeding
- Sudden headache
- Discharge from the eye
- Eyes not moving together
Call our office immediately if you experience any of these issues.
Kennedy Eye Clinic: 306-952-6464
The Eye Studio by Kennedy Eye Clinic: 306-986-5550
Eye Emergency Do’s & Don’ts
Eye emergencies can happen anytime, anyplace. Whether at work, home, sporting events, or the playground, it's important to know how to handle them. Having the knowledge to take necessary first-aid steps and promptly seek medical care can make a huge impact.
In case of an eye emergency, follow these emergency do’s and don’ts.
Do’s
- Do find an eyewash station to flush your eye in the event of chemical contact.
- Do clean your hands before touching your eye.
- Do lightly cover the eye without applying pressure.
- Do seek immediate medical attention.
Don’ts
- Don’t use tools anywhere near the eye area.
- Don’t rub the eye or apply pressure of any kind.
- Don’t try to remove any large foreign objects.
- Don’t apply any medications, drops, or ointments.
- Don’t remove contact lenses (with the exception of a chemical splash).
Visit Us in Saskatoon
Kennedy Eye Clinic
You can find us inside the Lakeside Medical Building on Mckercher and College Drive, with plenty of parking available out front.
We’re closed on long weekends.
- Phone: 306-952-6464
- Fax: 306-952-6465
- Email: [email protected]
- 100-215 Joseph Okemasis Drive
- Saskatoon, SK S7N 3A8
Hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
The Eye Studio by Kennedy Eye Clinic
You can find us on 8th Street East, we share a building with Saskatoon Dental House. There is lots of free parking out front.
We’re closed on long stat weekends.
- Phone: 306-986-5550
- Fax: 306-868-5551
- Email: [email protected]
- 120-619 8th Street East
- Saskatoon, SK S7H 0R1
Hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed