Urgent or emergency eye care

Know your options.

  

Urgent care options
(non life or vision threatening)

Call your optometrist clinic for an urgent appointment. Clinics generally reserve a few appointments per day for urgent appointments. Find an optometrist here.

After-hours care options:

  • For advice and general health information (24/7), call Health Link at 8-1-1
  • Go to the nearest urgent care facility

Emergency care options
(life or vision threatening)

Call your optometrist clinic for an emergency appointment. Clinics generally reserve a few appointments per day for emergencies. Find an optometrist here.

Other options:

  • Go to the nearest emergency room
  • If you need an ambulance, call 9-1-1
  • For advice and general health information (24/7), call Health Link at 8-1-1
Location Emergency facilities for eye care
Calgary Rockyview General Hospital
Edmonton Royal Alexandra Hospital