Common Eye Problems & Surgeries

Common Eye Problems

Blepharitis

• Blepharitis (HealthLink BC)

Cataracts

• Cataracts (HealthLink BC) Cataract patients receive foldable intraocular lenses free of charge. For more information, visit the Medical Services Plan web page and view our Questions and Answers.

Conjuctivitis (Pink Eye)

• Conjunctivitis (Pink eye) (HealthLink BC)

Diabetic Retinopathy

• Diabetic retinopathy (HealthLink BC)

Floaters and Flashes

• Floaters and Flashes (HealthLink BC)

Glaucoma

• Glaucoma (HealthLink BC)

Macular Degenation

• (Age-related) macular degeneration (HealthLink BC)

Retinal Detachment

• Retinal detachment (HealthLink BC)

Strabismus

• Strabismus (HealthLink BC)

Common Eye Surgeries and Procedures

Most Common Surgeries

• Cataract surgery
• YAG Laser Capsulotomy
• Eye muscle (strabismus) surgery
• Glaucoma surgeries

Retinal Procedures and Surgeries:

• Fluorescein angiography
• Vitrectomy
• Pneumatic retinopexy
• Scleral buckling surgery
• Laser photocoagulation for age-related macular degeneration
• Laser photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy
• Photodynamic therapy

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