QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Nova Scotia Health has made changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Learn more.
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.
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.
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) 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.
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.
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 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.
Votre ophtalmologue a recommandé une greffe de cornée parce que vous ne pouvez pas voir clairement à travers votre cornée ou parce qu’elle vous cause de la douleur. Vous trouverez, dans la présente publication, des directives relatives au congé après votre intervention chirurgicale et aux soins à domicile. This pamphlet is also available in English.