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

Cowichan eye-surgery patient Canada’s first recipient of new lens implant technology

Cowichan eye-surgery patient Canada’s first recipient of new lens implant technology

Tracy Parow is Canada’s first recipient of new lens implant technology.

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Temporary service reduction at Port Alice Health Centre

Island Health is advising that, despite significant effort to fill shifts, there is a temporary shortage of registered nurses and physicians over the holiday season resulting in a temporary service reduction at the Port Alice Health Centre.

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​​​​​​​Port Alice Health Centre service model announced

​​​​​​​Port Alice Health Centre service model announced

Island Health is pleased to announce a new service delivery model for Port Alice, based on recent conversations with the Village Council, Port Alice Health Forum and community members.

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