Emergency Eye Care in London, ON

Chemical injury to the eye happens when liquid, solid, powder, or aerosol chemicals get into the eye, causing damage or irritation. This can happen with household cleaners, soaps, cosmetics, or industrial cleaning products if not handled carefully. 

Depending on the chemical, the solution can be flushed out without causing any permanent damage. However, caustic chemicals such as ammonia, drain cleaners, or oven cleaners can be very damaging to the eye.

Sometimes, small or large foreign objects such as dust, debris, sand, and makeup can get into the cornea of the eye and embed itself, making it difficult to get out. Foreign objects in the eye can also cause pain and redness if the object is not removed.

If the object does not come out on its own, medical attention is required so it does not scratch the surface of the eye, leading to infections.

Corneal abrasions are also known as scratches on the cornea (the surface of the eye). This can happen through foreign objects getting into the eye and causing scratches or punctures to the surface. Corneal abrasion can cause pain, blurry vision, redness, and headache if not treated.

It is important that if you have a foreign object or corneal abrasion in your eye not to rub or touch the surface without medical attention. This can cause further damage or infections.

Floaters in the eye can look like little spots in your field of vision. These floaters are bits of debris or protein that get caught inside the eye and move with your vision. They’re quite common and even more so as we age.

Floaters are not always a cause for concern, but they can be a sign of a more serious condition, such as retinal detachment, so it’s best to contact a doctor if you are experiencing floaters in your vision.