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Patient Education Resources

71 Patient Education Resources

Cataract Surgery

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-0135

The pamphlet explains the possible risks of cataract surgery, what will happen on the day of surgery, instructions for going home, care at home, and how to use eye drops. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Corneal Transplant Surgery

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-0136

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.

Corneal Ulcer

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-0641

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.

Correction du strabisme

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1715

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.

Décollement postérieur du vitré (DPV)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2162

Le décollement postérieur du vitré (DPV) est un problème oculaire fréquent pouvant entraîner l’apparition de corps flottants (points ou taches) et d’éclairs. Ce dépliant présente les causes du DPV, ses symptômes ainsi que sa détection. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Diabetes and the Eye

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-0459

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.

Driving After Vision Loss

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-2368

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

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-0515

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.

Examen du champ visuel

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2100

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.

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