Common Eye Problems & Surgeries

Common Eye Problems and Surgeries

Common Eye Problems

Blepharitis

Cataracts

Conjuctivitis (Pink Eye)

Diabetic Retinopathy

Floaters and Flashes

Glaucoma

Macular Degenation

Retinal Detachment

Strabismus

Common Eye Surgeries and Procedures

Most Common Surgeries

Retinal Procedures and Surgeries:

Surgeries to correct nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia) are offered at private clinics on Vancouver Island. 

Services

Eye Health Services

News & Events

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Island Health Magazine Fall 2021

Read articles on building resilience in children; how loneliness impacts health; tips and recipes for healthy to-go lunches; information about IBD and a feature about patient partners.

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Island Health asks for public’s assistance in appropriate emergency department use

Island Health is asking people to do their part to ensure our hospital emergency departments can continue to meet the care needs of patients experiencing medical emergencies.

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Island Health reschedules some immunization appointments due to extreme heat

Due to the extreme heat wave that is currently affecting British Columbia, Island Health is rebooking some COVID-19 immunization appointments in Langford and Comox.

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