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Eye cyst removal surgery in children
Information for parents/carers when a child needs an operation to remove a cyst by scraping out its contents
Read moreEye Day Unit welcome
Outlines routines and facilities on the Eye Day Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Read moreEye focusing problems in young people
Information for young patients and their parents / carers, explaining what may be causing your eye focusing problem and how to manage it
Read moreEye injection aftercare advice
Advice following an injection to treat your macular condition - includes important contact numbers
Read moreEye operation using local anaesthetic
Explains how and why local anaesthesia (LA) may be used for your eye operation
Read moreEye removal (evisceration/enucleation/exenterations)
Information about your operation to remove an eye and aftercare advice
Read moreFacial nerve paralysis
Explains what facial nerve paralysis is and outlines the management and treatment options
Read moreFalls Clinic
An outpatient clinic providing a high standard of care for patients age 65 and over who have fallen or have a fear of falling
Read moreFalsetto laryngeal (voice box) lift pharyngeal strengthening exercise
For patients who are experiencing swallowing difficulties and have been advised to complete the falsetto / laryngeal (voice box) lift exercise
Read moreFamily bays trial - Information for partners
One supportive partner is now welcome to stay outside of visiting hours, and overnight, in our Family Bays. To maintain a safe and respectful environment everyone must follow the guidelines set out in this document. We will explain what is expected of you and what to expect while staying with us.
Read moreFamily bays trial - Information for you
We are running a trial, welcoming one supportive partner to stay with you, outside of visiting hours and overnight in our new Family Bays. This leaflet will explain what they are, how you can use them and what guidelines are in place for everyone’s safety and comfort.
Read moreFast Track Patient Pathway
Explains each step of your journey as a ‘fast track’ patient of the Macular Service – from initial referral to treatment
Read moreFatigue management
Gives information and advice on how to manage fatigue in order to take part in everyday activities following a diagnosis of cancer
Read moreFatigue management following a stay on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Outlines some strategies to help you manage fatigue and aid your recovery
Read moreFebrile convulsions in children
Information for parents / carers of children fitting due to a raised temperature - explains what a febrile convulsion is, how it is treated and any likely after effects
Read moreFeed Me Up Jul23
Safety information for patients with nasogastric (NG) feeding tubes and their relatives, friends and carers
Read moreFeeding and tongue tie
Information on the condition called ankyloglossia or tongue tie which affects some babies and leads to latching problems when breast feeding.
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