Patient Information leaflets - Ophthalmology
We produce a wide range of leaflets which provide information about our services and about the treatment you might receive in our clinics or during your stay in hospital.
We also produce these in different formats including large print, please contact the department you are visiting for more information.
Nightingale - Centre of Excellence for Eyes
Eastern
Blepharitis and Dry Eye in Glaucoma
Care of Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses
Care of soft Contact Lenses-Quattro
Contact lenses instructions for use
Corneal transplants: endothelial keratoplasty
Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy surgery (DCR)
Glaucoma - frequently asked questions
Hospital Spectacle Prescriptions and Vouchers
Information for parents of children who have congenital cataracts
Instructions for Patients due to have Eye Surgery under Local Anaesthetic
Information for Patients Following Cataract Surgery
Insight into retinal detachment surgery
Instructions for undergoing sedation for eye procedures
Intravitreal Injections for Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration
Laser peripheral iridotomy (previously angle closure glaucoma)
Mycophenolate (and mycophenolic acid)
Post-intravitreal injections aftercare advice
Post-operative Care Following Squint Surgery
Post-operative care for adults following squint surgery
Pre-operative information about strabismus (squint) surgery
Pre-operative information for children and parents about strabismus (squint) surgery
Referral to the Optometrist (Optician) or Ophthalmologist
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
Virtual ectasia monitoring leaflet
WEEU Contact Lens Service Information for Patients
WEEU Low Vision Service Low Vision Aids
West Of England Eye Unit Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU)
Northern
Age-related macular degeneration (treatment)
Caring for your eye after injection
Caring for your eye after surgery
Caring for your eyelid after surgery
Cyclodiode laser (eye treatment)
Laser treatment (YAG Capsulotomy)
Ophthalmology outpatients:
- North Devon District Hospital
- South Molton Eye Centre
Panretinal photocoagulation (PRP)
Screening of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)
Styes, meibomian cysts and hot compresses
Trabectome surgery (eye operation)