Industrial action 27 June to 2 July 2024 - unless we contact you, please attend any appointments as planned.
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy)
Tells you about glaucoma surgery including risks and benefits
Healthcare travel costs scheme
Information for patients and carers who want to claim back costs for transport to hospital appointments
How to see your health records
How to see your health records – accessing information held by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
How we use your personal information
Why the NHS collects information about you and how it is used, how we keep your personal information confidential and your right to see your health records and choose how your personal information is used
Instructions for afternoon eye operation at Prince Charles Eye Unit
Instructions to prepare for your eye operation under general anaesthetic (GA) happening in the afternoon
Instructions for morning eye operation at Prince Charles Eye Unit
Instructions to prepare for your eye operation under general anaesthetic (GA) happening before midday
Intravitreal injection treatment for diabetic macular oedema (DMO)
Outlines treatment plan for DMO using intravitreal injections: ranibizumab, aflibercept, Faracimab, dexamethasone and flucinolone
Iritis
Explains what iritis is and how it is managed
Macular hole surgery
Information to answer some of your questions about macular holes and surgery to repair them
Macular Service Patient Pathway
Explains each step of your journey as a patient of the Macular Service – from initial referral to treatment
Periocular skin cancer
Explains what periocular skin cancers (on the skin around the eyes) are and how they may be treated
Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)
Explains what PVD is and how it may affect your retina
Preparing for laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy
Answers questions people with diabetic retinopathy commonly ask about laser treatment
Pterygium (surfer's eye)
Explains what pterygium is and how it can be treated
Pupil dilation for cataract surgery
Explains why and how we dilate your pupils (make them larger) in readiness for cataract surgery
Recurrent corneal erosion (RCE)
Provides information about the treatment for recurrent corneal erosion
Retinal detachment surgery
Explains what retinal detachment is and what treatment is available
Retinal detachment surgery with posturing required
Advice on posturing after surgery for patients who have undergone retinal surgery
Retinal vein occlusion (RVO)
Explains what RVO is and how it is treated, including the risks and benefits
Selective laser trabeculoplasty (glaucoma surgery)
Information about selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and includes risks, benefits and aftercare information