Guildford Eye Clinic · Urgent eye care · Surrey, BC
A red or bloodshot eye has many possible causes, from infection and allergy to dryness or something that needs urgent care. Rather than guess, call us first at (604) 229-9627. We find the cause and treat it, often the same day, inside Specsavers Guildford Town Centre.
Why eyes turn red
A red eye can come from conjunctivitis (pink eye), allergies, dry eye, a burst surface blood vessel, or irritation from contact lenses. Most of these are very treatable once we know which one it is.
Less often, a red eye is a sign of something more serious inside the eye that needs prompt care. That is exactly why it is worth having it looked at rather than waiting it out.
When it is urgent
Call us without delay if a red eye comes with eye pain, a change in your vision, strong light sensitivity, or if you wear contact lenses and the eye is painful. These can point to a problem that needs urgent treatment.
This page is part of our emergency eye care in Surrey. Do not rub the eye, and take out contact lenses while you wait to be seen.
How we help
We examine the eye to pin down the cause, then treat it directly, whether that means drops for an infection, relief for allergy or dryness, or urgent care for something more serious. Guessing with leftover drops can make some causes worse, so a quick exam is the safe route.
A medically necessary visit like a red eye is covered by MSP for all ages, and we bill MSP directly where it applies.
Good to know
A red eye can be caused by pink eye, allergies, dry eye, a burst surface blood vessel, or contact lens irritation, among other things. Less often it signals something more serious inside the eye. A quick exam tells us which one it is so we can treat it properly.
Often it is not, but it can be. Call us right away if the red eye comes with pain, a change in vision, strong light sensitivity, or if you wear contact lenses and the eye hurts. When in doubt, call us first at (604) 229-9627.
Yes. Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, can be viral, bacterial, or allergic, and the right treatment depends on the type. We diagnose which it is and treat it, often the same day.
Yes. A medically necessary eye visit such as a red eye is covered by MSP for all ages. We bill MSP directly where it applies.
Related services
Same-day urgent care when a doctor is available. Learn more.
Viral, bacterial, or allergic conjunctivitis. Learn more.
Pain, discharge, or swelling checked promptly. Learn more.
Do not guess with a red eye
We find 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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