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Starting Saturday, December 14, 2024, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department has changed to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.

 

Please plan for extra travel time when coming to the QEII Halifax Infirmary. As of February 18, the easternmost, northbound lane of Robie Street will be closed for the duration of the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project, leaving two lanes open. Expect potential delays and consider alternative routes when possible.

Eye Care Centre

Members of the Eye Care Centre provide medical, surgical and emergency eye care services to patients across Atlantic Canada.

The Eye Care Centre features modern diagnostic and therapeutic equipment required for specialized care of patients with general ophthalmological diseases, as well as in subspecialty areas such as vitreous-retinal, corneal, uveitis, orbital/oculo-plastics, glaucoma, cataract and neuro-ophthalmologic diseases.

How do I get an appointment?


Referrals to specialty clinics are to be directed to the specific doctor’s office.
 

Accessing this Clinic, Program or Service

Appointments are made upon referral only.

Referrals are accepted by family doctors, other specialty doctors, other ophthalmologists and optometrists. Urgent referrals are accepted as well, usually triaged by the Red Eye clinic team.

We are located in unit 2A

*All patients of the Eye Care Centre are to use the self-registration Kiosks, which are located at the main entrances of the Dickson and Victoria buildings.

Contacts:

Reception
Tel: 902-473-3226

Booking office
Tel: 902- 473-2786

Fax: 902-473-3948

sat Mar 15 Closed
sun Mar 16 Closed
mon Mar 17 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
tue Mar 18 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
wed Mar 19 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
thu Mar 20 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
fri Mar 21 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Appointments are made upon referral only.

Referrals are accepted by family doctors, other specialty doctors, other ophthalmologists and optometrists. Urgent referrals are accepted as well, usually triaged by the Red Eye clinic team.

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