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Emergency & Urgent Eye Care in Cambridge, ON

When your eyes can’t wait.

Urgent eye care covers sudden eye problems — a painful red eye, an injury, something stuck in the eye, new floaters or flashes, or a sudden change in vision. If you’re facing one, call Boardwalk Eye Care first and we’ll help you decide the right next step — an urgent visit with Dr. Sarah Fong, O.D., or emergency care for anything serious.

Call (519) 622-1473

Sight-threatening symptoms? Call 911 or go to the nearest ER.

30 Main Street, Cambridge, ON

Call 911 or go to the nearest ER now if you have:

  • Sudden loss of vision
  • A chemical splash in the eye
  • A penetrating or serious eye injury
  • A sudden severe headache with vision changes

Don’t wait for a clinic appointment — for these, every minute counts.

How we can help

Eye problems to call us about

These are common reasons people reach out for urgent help. If you’re dealing with any of them, call us first — we’ll tell you whether to come in or head to the emergency room.

  • Red, irritated, or painful eyes
  • Sudden eye discomfort
  • A foreign-body feeling (something in your eye)
  • A minor eye injury
  • Sudden new floaters or flashes of light
  • Contact lens–related pain or signs of infection

Calling is always the right first move — when in doubt, reach out.

Exam room ready for an urgent eye visit at Boardwalk Eye Care in Cambridge, Ontario

What to expect

Coming in for an urgent visit

A quick phone call first means we can advise you straight away and make room to see you promptly if that’s the right step.

For urgent eye concerns, call us first rather than dropping by. That lets us understand what’s happening, give you advice right away, and prepare to see you quickly if an in-person visit is needed.

If you do come in, Dr. Fong focuses on your urgent concern — looking at what’s going on, talking through what she finds, and explaining your options and next steps. If your situation needs care beyond the clinic, we’ll help direct you to the right place.

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Frequently asked questions

Urgent? Call Now

Talk to us about your eyes

For a sudden or urgent eye problem, calling is the fastest way to get help. For a life- or sight-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Call (519) 622-1473
30 Main Street, Cambridge, ON

Not urgent? Book a regular eye exam or learn about comprehensive exams.