Patient Education Resources

Eye Removal

Your health care provider has talked with you about why your eye or the contents of your eye must be removed. This pamphlet explains what will happen before and after your surgery, including wearing a dressing, medication, care at home, and emotions you may have. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Eyelid Surgery

This pamphlet explains why you may need eyelid surgery, how to prepare, and what to expect. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Fluorescein Angiography (FA)

Fluorescein angiography (FA) shows the blood flow in your retina. It lets your eye doctor find any problems. Topics include: getting ready for the test, day of treatment, how the test is done, and what to expect after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Gestion du glaucome

Le glaucome est une maladie dans laquelle une pression accrue dans l'œil endommage le nerf optique. Le présent dépliant définit le glaucome aigu et le glaucome chronique et décrit les différents examens effectués pour diagnostiquer le glaucome. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Getting Ready for Eye Surgery

Topics include where to go, cancelling your surgery, how to prepare for your surgery, and information about the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Glaucoma Management

Glaucoma is a disease where increased pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve. This pamphlet explains the types of glaucoma, tests to diagnose the disease, and different kinds of treatment. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Greffe de cornée

Les greffes de cornée sont pratiquées pour améliorer la vision, pour soulager des douleurs ou pour traiter une infection grave. Ce document décrit les trois principaux types de greffe de cornée et ce à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre après l’intervention. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Hyphema

The space at the front of the eye between the cornea and the iris is called the anterior chamber. Hyphema is when there is blood in the anterior chamber. This pamphlet explains how to care for your eye and when to seek medical attention.

Indocyanine Green Chorioangiography (ICG) Test

Injection de Botox®

Les injections de Botox® sont utiles pour traiter le blépharospasme (clignement rapide des yeux) et les spasmes musculaires faciaux. Ce document décrit ce qu’est le Botox®, comment il agit, comment vous préparer à votre rendez-vous, ce qui se passera pendant et après le traitement ainsi que les effets secondaires possibles. This pamphlet is also available in English.