Service/Procedure Summary
This surgery treats glaucoma by reducing eye pressure. Glaucoma can lead to damage of the optic nerve, often due to increased pressure in the eye.
Wait times
50th
| Community | Facility | Consult Wait Time | Surgery Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
140 days
|
21 days
|
| Antigonish | St. Martha's Regional Hospital | --- | --- |
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre | --- | --- |
| Sydney | Cape Breton Regional Hospital | --- | --- |
90th
| Community | Facility | Consult Wait Time | Surgery Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
680 days
|
85 days
|
| Antigonish | St. Martha's Regional Hospital | --- | --- |
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre | --- | --- |
| Sydney | Cape Breton Regional Hospital | --- | --- |
Wait Times by Surgeon
50th
| Surgeon | Community | Consult Wait Time | Surgery Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Betsch | Halifax |
22 days
|
20 days
|
| Brennan Eadie | Halifax |
40 days
|
24 days
|
| Lesya Shuba | Amherst |
52 days
|
13 days
|
| Marcelo Nicolela | Halifax |
65 days
|
31 days
|
| Bashar Bata | Halifax | --- | --- |
| Jennifer Gao | Antigonish | --- |
8 days
|
| Paul E Rafuse | Halifax | --- | --- |
90th
| Surgeon | Community | Consult Wait Time | Surgery Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Betsch | Halifax |
112 days
|
45 days
|
| Brennan Eadie | Halifax |
246 days
|
53 days
|
| Marcelo Nicolela | Halifax |
236 days
|
120 days
|
| Lesya Shuba | Amherst |
1098 days
|
74 days
|
| Bashar Bata | Halifax | --- | --- |
| Jennifer Gao | Antigonish | --- |
29 days
|
| Paul E Rafuse | Halifax | --- | --- |
Wait Times Trends
Disclaimer: Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics across the province provide all wait time information displayed on this website. Wait times are based on historical data and do not include emergency/priority cases.