Patient Education Resources

Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)

This pamphlet explains what causes PVD, the symptoms of PVD, and how PVD is diagnosed and treated. Information about follow-up care is given. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Préparation en vue d’une opération de l’œil

Ce dépliant explique comment se préparer à une opération de l’œil. Sujets abordés : endroit où aller, annulation de votre opération et préparation à l’opération (quoi boire et manger, quels médicaments prendre et quoi faire si vous êtes diabétique). This pamphlet is also available in English.

Ptosis (Droopy Eyelid) Surgery

Ptosis is the medical word for a droopy eyelid. This pamphlet explains what ptosis is, how it is treated, and what to expect before, during, and after surgery including caring for your dressing and dealing with discomfort. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Punctum Plugs

Punctum plugs block the openings at the corner your eyes beside your nose, letting more moisture stay on your eyes to help with dry eyes. This pamphlet explains what will happen when a punctum plug is put in and after a plug is put in.

Repair of a Blocked Tear Duct

This surgery is needed when the tear duct is blocked and tears cannot drain. The pamphlet explains what will happen before, during, and after your surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Retinal Acuity Meter (RAM)

The Retinal Acuity Meter (RAM) is a test used to measure how much vision you have in your retina, the back of your eye. This pamphlet explains getting ready for the test, how the RAM is done, and what to expect after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Retinal Detachment (RD)

A retinal detachment (RD) is a condition that happens when the retina detaches (pulls away) from the inside wall of the eye. This pamphlet explains what causes RD, what the symptoms of RD are, who is at risk for RD, and how RD is diagnosed and treated.

Retinal Treatments

Change or damage to the retina can cause vision loss. This pamphlet explains how you can tell if your retina is damaged, what kinds of damage can happen to the retina, and types of treatments and surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) for Glaucoma

Lasers are one way of treating glaucoma. The pamphlet describes getting ready for treatment, how the treatment is done, care after laser treatment, and possible risks. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Steroid Injection for the Eye

Steroid injections treat conditions that cause inflammation or swelling in the eye. This pamphlet discusses what to expect before and after the procedure. This pamphlet is also available in French.