Common Eye Problems & Surgeries

Common Eye Problems

Blepharitis

Blepharitis (HealthLink BC)

Cataracts

Cataracts (HealthLink BC) Cataract patients receive foldable intraocular lenses free of charge. For more information, visit the Medical Services Plan web page and view our Questions and Answers.

Conjuctivitis (Pink Eye)

Conjunctivitis (Pink eye) (HealthLink BC)

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy (HealthLink BC)

Floaters and Flashes

Floaters and Flashes (HealthLink BC)

Glaucoma

Glaucoma (HealthLink BC)

Macular Degenation

(Age-related) macular degeneration (HealthLink BC)

Retinal Detachment

Retinal detachment (HealthLink BC)

Strabismus

Strabismus (HealthLink BC)

Common Eye Surgeries and Procedures

Most Common Surgeries

Retinal Procedures and Surgeries:

Surgeries to correct nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia) are offered at private clinics on Vancouver Island.

News & Events

February 28, 2022

Pay parking resumes March 4, 2022

Effective March 4, 2022, pay parking will resume at all Island Health sites that previously had pay parking in place.

February 7, 2022

Caring for the Vulnerable

Healthcare professionals provide care in many settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools and people’s homes, but for those individuals who don’t have a fixed address and require care, some community health services staff go to them.

People unveiling a truth and reconciliation plaque.

October 5, 2021

Island Health Magazine Fall 2021

Read articles on building resilience in children; how loneliness impacts health; tips and recipes for healthy to-go lunches; information about IBD and a feature about patient partners.

Common Eye Problems & Surgeries