Educational Resources

 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

 

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is when a part of your retina is damaged.

AMD Info Sheet (PDF)

Cataract Surgery

 

Cataract surgery is when your cloudy lens is removed.

Cataract Surgery Info Sheet (PDF)

 Diabetic Retinopathy

 

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease caused by high blood sugar levels.

Diabetic Retinopathy Info Sheet (PDF)

 Eyelid Surgery

 

There are many types of eyelid problems that can be treated.

Eyelid Surgery Info Sheet (PDF)

 Floaters and Flashers in Vision

 

Floaters are small specks or shapes in your field of vision caused by cells inside the eye.

Floaters & Flashers Info SHeet (PDF)

 Glaucoma

 

Glaucoma is a diseases that damages your eye’s optic nerve.

Glaucoma Info Sheet (PDF)

 Laser Iridotomy

 

Laser iridotomy is a surgery to treat angle-closure glaucoma.

Laser Iridotomy Info Sheet (PDF)

 Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)

 

Laser trabeculoplasty is a surgery to treat open-angle glaucoma.

Trabeculoplasty Info Sheet (PDF)