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Patient Information Leaflets
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Patching treatment for amblyopia (lazy eye)
Information for parents/carers of children recommended to use a patch to improve their vision and correct amblyopia (a lazy eye)
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
Ptosis correction surgery in children
Aims to answer some of the questions that you or your child may have about their operation to correct drooping of the upper eyelid
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
Screening for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
For parents and carers of all babies less than 32-weeks gestational age or birth weight under 1501 grams (3lb)) - explains what ROP is and how and why we screen for it
Selective laser trabeculoplasty (glaucoma surgery)
Information about selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and includes risks, benefits and aftercare information
Sophie's visit to the Eye Clinic
Child friendly guide to visiting the Orthoptics Departments in the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Squint surgery (adults)
Important information about your squint surgery
Squint surgery (children)
Aims to answer some of the questions that you/ your child may have about their operation
Squint surgery aftercare (adults)
Important information following your squint (strabismus) surgery
Subconjunctival haemorrhage
Explains what subconjunctival haemorrhage is and how it is managed
Superficial keratectomy and alcohol delamination
Information about SK surgery - removal of the surface of the cornea
Tear duct surgery for children
Aims to answer some of the questions that you / your child may have about their operation to clear blocked or narrowed tear ducts