Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the eye. Disorders commonly treated include cataracts, retinal detachment, glaucoma, trauma, macular degeneration and eye conditions caused by complications of diabetes.

Thanks to recent technological developments and research in ophthalmology, ophthalmologists are able to restore vision to many patients in cases where — even just a few years ago — it might not have been possible.

UHN Resources

UHN Education Videos in Chinese

•	Understanding Glaucoma (了解青光眼)

UHN Brochures and Pamphlets

•	After Your Angiography
•	After Your Vitrectomy/Scleral Buckle
•	Cataract Surgery
	English Português (Portuguese)
•	Corneal Transplant/(PKP), Penetrating Keratoplasty
•	Dayphasing Testing
•	Eye Drops, Eye Pad & Eye Shield
•	How to Care for Yourself at Home after Cyclophotocoagulation
•	Orbital Fractures
•	Pterygium Surgery
•	Strabismus Surgery
•	Trabeculectomy
•	What You Need to Know about Your Albumin Eye Drops

UHN Clinics or Centres

• Department of Ophthalmology
• Eye Clinic
• Ocular Oncology (Eye Cancer) Clinic
• Neuro-Opthalmology Clinic

Related Web sites

•	Canadian Ophthalmological Society
	Find out eye facts, conditions, disorders, treatments, and safety from the Public Information Service of the Society.
•	CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind)
	Information and resources for people with vision impairments.
•	University of Ottawa Eye Institute, the Ottawa Hospital
	Click on “common eye diseases” menu to get information.
•	National Eye Institute (U.S.)
	Contains English and Spanish information on eye diseases and disorders, eye anatomy, eye care resources.
•	Eyecare Trust (UK)
	Contains detailed information about many eyecare issues, eye disorders and treatments.