Emergency Eye Care in Vaughan — Same-Day Appointments
Eye problems can arise suddenly and unexpectedly. If you are experiencing an urgent eye concern, call Avalon Eye Care in Vaughan immediately at 905-856-3937 — we offer same-day appointments for urgent cases and will advise you on the appropriate next step.
Please do not attempt to self-diagnose or self-treat an eye emergency. Call us or go directly to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Call Avalon Eye Care First
| Mon / Wed / Fri | 10AM – 6PM |
| Tue / Thu | 11AM – 7PM |
| Saturday | 10AM – 4PM |
Is Emergency Eye Care Covered by OHIP?
Yes — medically necessary emergency eye examinations are covered by OHIP for all Ontario residents regardless of age. You do not need to be a child or senior. Avalon Eye Care bills OHIP directly for eligible urgent visits — bring your Ontario health card.
Why Choose Avalon Eye Care for Urgent Eye Concerns in Vaughan
Same-Day Appointments
We prioritize urgent calls and make every effort to see you the same day. Call 905-856-3937 and let us know it is urgent.
Advanced Diagnostic Equipment
Our Vaughan clinic is equipped with retinal imaging, digital photography, and other technology to thoroughly assess your eye health at your urgent visit.
OHIP & Direct Insurance Billing
Eligible urgent eye visits are billed directly to OHIP. We also offer direct billing to most extended health insurance plans for any associated costs.
Specialist Referrals When Needed
When a situation requires an ophthalmologist, we facilitate urgent referrals to ensure you receive the right level of care without delay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — call 905-856-3937 during business hours and explain your emergency. We prioritize urgent cases. Mon/Wed/Fri 10AM-6PM, Tue/Thu 11AM-7PM, Saturday 10AM-4PM.
Yes — medically necessary emergency eye exams are OHIP-covered for all Ontario residents regardless of age. This includes eye injuries, sudden vision loss, acute infections, and foreign body removal. We bill OHIP directly.
We recommend calling ahead at 905-856-3937 so we can prepare for your arrival and confirm availability. We will do our best to accommodate urgent cases the same day. Walk-ins are welcome but a quick call ensures the shortest possible wait.
Book Your Appointment
Vaughan & Woodbridge. OHIP & direct insurance billing.
Book Online 905-856-3937Location & Hours
200 Whitmore Rd, Unit #15
Woodbridge (Vaughan), ON L4L 7K4
| Mon/Wed/Fri | 10AM–6PM |
| Tue/Thu | 11AM–7PM |
| Saturday | 10AM–4PM |
Related Services
If you believe you have an urgent eye matter, please contact the clinic at 905-856-3937 during regular operating hours. For after-hours urgent care, please go to the emergency.
Annual eye exams are always a good idea, but sometimes you need to pick up the phone and schedule an urgent care visit to the eye doctor. Some eye conditions can lead to further complications and vision loss. Some vision diagnoses extend beyond your eyes and involve systemic disease. There is no definition of what is defined as an eye emergency, so if you feel that you need to receive any kind of treatment for your eyes, contact your eye doctor in Vaughan as soon as possible.
These eye-care emergencies require immediate medical attention from our emergency eye care in Vaughan: Traumatic eye injury/accidents, Foreign body or chemical burn , Noticeable vision changes, Different size pupils, Different size pupils, Bulging eyes, Headaches, glaucoma and family history, eye burning or stinging, decreased or double vision , bruising and/or bleeding around the eye, blood in the white of the eye, discharge from the eye.