Sudden eye pain, blurred vision, or an eye injury? Avoid long waits at the hospital. Altitude Optometry, your optometrist in Gatineau, offers fast and efficient emergency eye care. In the event of an urgent eye problem, our optometrists will see you as soon as possible to relieve your symptoms.

Frontline optometrists for your eye emergencies

An optometrist is your first point of contact for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye emergencies. At Altitude Optometry, a local optometry clinic in Gatineau, we offer emergency consultations 7 days a week. Our team of optometrists with extensive experience in emergencies works closely with local ophthalmologists to ensure the highest quality of care. We are able to treat the majority of eye emergencies.

Eye emergency symptoms: when should you seek medical attention?

– Sudden, intense pain in the eye
– Sudden loss of vision
– Feeling of a foreign body or injured eye
– Extreme redness or severe eye irritation
– Sudden flashes of light or floaters
– Blurred or shadowed vision

Why choose Altitude Optometry for an eye emergency in Gatineau?

At a hospital, the wait for eye care can be several hours or more. At Altitude Optometry, you’ll often be seen the same day by an optometrist equipped to diagnose and treat most eye emergencies. If necessary, we work directly with local ophthalmologists to ensure you receive the appropriate care.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do you offer services outside of regular business hours?

Yes. Our optometry clinic in Gatineau offers an emergency eye care service 7 days a week. In the evenings and on weekends, please fill out the form above. Our optometrists in Gatineau will review your request and get back to you as soon as possible.

Does RAMQ cover eye emergencies?

Emergency eye care (diagnosis) is covered by RAMQ for everyone upon presentation of a valid health insurance card.

The cost of treatment and follow-up care is the patient's responsibility. If pupil dilation is necessary (for flashes of light or floaters), an additional fee of $50 applies.

Should I go to the hospital instead?

In most cases, no. An optometrist is the first point of contact for eye emergencies. At Altitude Optometry, you’ll be seen quickly, without having to wait for hours at the hospital. If necessary, we’ll refer you to an ophthalmologist.