Acquired ptosis
Information for patients with acquired ptosis and explains the treatment, including risks and benefits
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People
Number of people in A&E department
1:17
Hours
Average wait to be seen by a clinician
2:52
Hours
Average time in the department
Patient Information Leaflets
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Advice and support for people experiencing sight loss
Explains how the Sight Loss Advisors can help you and how to contact them
After retinal detachment surgery with no posturing required
For patients who have undergone retinal detachment surgery and gives advice on what to do once you get home to aid healing
Arcuate keratotomy surgery
Information about AK surgery - creation of a pair of curved, partial thickness cuts in the cornea to balance the corneal shape and reduce astigmatism
Artificial eye care
Information for patients who have been fitted with an artificial eye - gives advice on how to care for the eye
Asymptomatic retinal detachment
Aims to answer some of your questions about asymptomatic retinal detachment and surgery to repair it
Atropine 1% drops for refraction
Instructions and advice on using the atropine eye drops given to you for your child’s next orthoptic appointment
Atropine 1% treatment for amblyopia
Explains how to use Atropine drops to treat amblyopia (lazy eye) and what the possible side effects are
Blepharitis
Explains what blepharitis is and how it may be treated
Cataract extraction and lens implantation aftercare advice
For patients who have had cataract surgery and lens implantation - offers advice on caring for your eye immediately after surgery
Cataract surgery FAQ
For patients considering a cataract surgery and answers some of the most frequently asked questions that patients and relatives have about the procedure
Cataracts and cataract surgery
Explains what cataracts are and what the operation involves
Cataracts and cataract surgery in children
Aims to answer some of the questions you might have about your child’s cataract surgery
Central serous retinopathy (CSR)
Information about the eye condition called Central Serous Retinopathy and how it can be treated / managed
Chalazion (Meibomian cyst or stye)
Explains what a chalazion is and how it is managed
Children's eye test (refraction)
Explains what will happen if your child needs a test for glasses (refraction) at their next appointment
Children's glasses
This leaflet answers some of the common questions parents ask when a child needs to wear glasses
Cleaning eyelids before an injection
Instructions on cleaning your eyelids in preparation for your injection treatment
Congenital ptosis
Explains what congenital ptosis is and how it may be treated
Conjunctival foreign body
How to care for your eye at home now that the foreign body has been removed in A&E