Fast Track Patient Pathway
Explains each step of your journey as a ‘fast track’ patient of the Macular Service – from initial referral to treatment
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60
People
Number of people in A&E department
2:27
Hours
Average wait to be seen by a clinician
2:15
Hours
Average time in the department
Patient Information Leaflets
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Fluorescein FFA and Indocyanine green (ICG) angiographies
Explains what to expect before, during and after a retinal angiogram (an eye test), with FFA or ICG
Read moreGeneral anaesthetic aftercare advice (PCEU only)
Guidance for patients who have undergone surgery under a general anaesthetic at the Day Surgery Unit in the Prince Charles Eye Unit
Read moreGlaucoma Digital Evaluation Clinic
For patients who have been referred to the Glaucoma Digital Evaluation Clinic - outlines how the service works and what to expect during your initial visit and afterwards
Read moreGlaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy)
Tells you about glaucoma surgery including risks and benefits
Read moreHand washing (Easy Read)
Easy read instructions on washing your hands properly for infection control
Read moreHaving a CT or MRI Scan (Easy Read)
Easy read information about coming to hospital for a CT or MRI scan
Read moreHaving a General Anaesthetic (Easy Read)
Easy read information about what happens if you need a general anaesthetic for an operation or procedure
Read moreHaving an X-ray (Easy Read)
Easy read information about what to expect when you come to hospital for an X-ray
Read moreHealthcare travel costs scheme
Information for patients and carers who want to claim back costs for transport to hospital appointments
Read moreHome vision check after cataract surgery
Explains how you can check your vision at home after your cataract surgery using a vision check called DigiVis DVA
Read moreHow to see your health records
How to see your health records – accessing information held by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Read moreHow we use your personal information
Why the NHS collects information about you and how it is used, how we keep your personal information confidential and your right to see your health records and choose how your personal information is used
Read moreInstructions for afternoon eye operation at Prince Charles Eye Unit
Instructions to prepare for your eye operation under general anaesthetic (GA) happening in the afternoon
Read moreInstructions for morning eye operation at Prince Charles Eye Unit
Instructions to prepare for your eye operation under general anaesthetic (GA) happening before midday
Read moreIntravitreal injection treatment for diabetic macular oedema (DMO)
Outlines treatment plan for DMO using intravitreal injections: ranibizumab, aflibercept, Faracimab, dexamethasone and flucinolone
Read moreLiving with sight loss
Advice and information to help you to stay as independent as possible, with sight loss
Read moreMacular hole surgery
Information to answer some of your questions about macular holes and surgery to repair them
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