A corneal transplant can be done to improve vision, relieve pain, or treat a severe infection. This pamphlet explains the 3 main types of corneal transplants, what to expect after surgery, things to remember, and how to use eye drops. This pamphlet is also available in French.
A corneal ulcer is an open sore on your cornea (the clear, front part of your eye) usually caused by an infection. This pamphlet explains how a corneal ulcer is treated and gives information on pain and follow-up.
La présente publication explique à quoi s’attendre après l’opération (suture ajustable, pansement, médicaments, vision double). Il traite aussi de la façon d’appliquer l’onguent pour les yeux et des soins de suivi. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ce document décrit les causes, les symptômes et le diagnostic du décollement postérieur du vitré (DPV) ainsi que ce que vous pouvez faire face à ce problème et le suivi recommandé. This pamphlet is also available in English.
The pamphlet describes disorders related to diabetes and the eyes, their treatment, and how to control them. Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema are explained. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Your vision must meet certain standards for you to have a driver’s license in Nova Scotia. This explains the tests that may be used to see if it is still safe for you to drive is given.
Endophthalmitis is a type of severe (very bad) eye infection. It can lead to permanent vision loss in the infected eye. This pamphlet explains the possible treatments for endophthalmitis, and gives information about follow-up and pain.
This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after surgery to repair a blocked tear duct. It includes information about pain, cold compresses, dressings, after care, and follow-up.
Un examen du champ visuel mesure votre vision périphérique et votre vision périphérique moyenne (vision de côté). Ce dépliant vous explique comment vous préparer à l’examen, le déroulement de l'examen et précise si vous pouvez conduire après l'examen et comment obtenir les résultats. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains how you can prevent your newborn from getting an eye infection caused by gonorrhea or chlamydia, how to know if your baby has an eye infection, and what to do if you think your newborn may have an eye infection.