Hospital: Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
Trabeculectomy
What is a Trabeculectomy? When treatment with eye drops, tablets or laser surgery does not lower the pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) to a safe level, the Glaucoma Consultant […]
Trabeculectomy Aftercare
Pain Control Normal over the counter painkillers may be used if required. Do not be alarmed that your eye is a bit red or bloodshot – this will gradually resolve. […]
Posterior vitreous detachment
This information leaflet is for patients who suffer from “floaters” or occasional flashes of light in the eye known as “posterior vitreous detachment” It explains the condition, how it is […]
Keratoconus eye condition
What is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is an eye condition in which the clear covering of the eye (cornea) becomes thinner and weaker and begins to bulge, leading to blurred and distorted […]
Cyclodiode Laser Treatment
This information is for patients who are having cyclodiode laser treatment for glaucoma. Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye conditions which cause damage to the optic nerve […]
Cataract Surgery
A cataract is an opacity (clouding) of the natural lens in your eye. Cataract surgery involves removing the clouded natural lens and replacing it with a clear plastic lens. You […]
E18 – Occult fracture of the Supracondylar Region
This is likely to be a fracture but was not able to be seen on x ray Healing: It normally takes 6 weeks for this fracture to heal. Pain and […]
E16 – Soft tissue elbow injury
This is a sprain to the elbow Healing: It normally takes 6 weeks for this fracture to heal. Smoking will slow down your healing. We would advise that you stop […]
E5 – Radial Neck Fracture / Occult Proximal Radius Fracture
You have an Radial Neck Fracture/ Occult* Proximal Radius Fracture. Occult means there are signs on your x-ray suggesting a break to a bone in your elbow Healing: It normally […]
E2 – Midshaft Ulna or Radial Shaft Fracture
This is a break to a bone in your forearm Healing: It normally takes 6 weeks for this fracture to heal. Sensation and movement of your hand: It is important […]