Eye (ophthalmology) patient leaflets

 

This page lists leaflets produced or used by our department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date.

Dacryocystrhinostomy (DCR)

Description:
This leaflet explains about dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) including the benefits, risks and any alternatives, together with what you can expect when you come to hospital.

DECS - Advice after receiving your eye dilation drops

Description:
This leaflet is for patients using the Diabetic Eye Complication Screening (DECS) service. It explains why you have received eye dilation drops and what to expect after using them.

Dry eye syndrome

Description:
The aim of this information sheet is to answer any questions you may have about dry eye syndrome.

Eye drops - Advice after dilating eye drops

Description:
Information leaflet after having dilating eye drops to enlarge your pupils to help us examine the back of your eyes.

Eye surgery - Going home afterwards

Description:
This information sheet has been given to you to help explain how to care for yourself at home after your general anaesthetic.

Eyelid malposition correction surgery (Entropion/Ectropion surgery)

Description:
This leaflet explains more about eyelid malposition correction surgery, including the benefits, risks and any alternatives. It also provides information on what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Eyelid tumour removal and reconstruction surgery

Description:
This leaflet explains more about tumour removal and reconstruction surgery, including the benefits, risks and any alternatives. It also provides information on what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Fundus fluorescein

Description:
This leaflet provides information about your fundus fluorescein angiography test to investigate your eye condition.

Glaucoma - Being a 'glaucoma suspect'

Description:
This leaflet provides information about what being a 'glaucoma suspect' means and the signs that may indicate glaucoma.

Glaucoma - Having cyclodiode laser for glaucoma

Description:
This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having cyclodiode laser for glaucoma. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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