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
50%
| Community | Facility | Consult Wait Time | Surgery Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigonish | St. Martha's Regional Hospital | --- |
22 days
|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre | --- | --- |
| Halifax | QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
41 days
|
27 days
|
90%
| Community | Facility | Consult Wait Time | Surgery Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigonish | St. Martha's Regional Hospital | --- |
48 days
|
| Halifax | IWK Health Centre | --- | --- |
| Halifax | QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
335 days
|
90 days
|
Wait Times by Surgeon
50%
| Surgeon | Community | Consult Wait Time | Surgery Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Gao | Antigonish | --- |
13 days
|
| Saqib Utman | Sydney | --- | --- |
| Brennan Eadie | Halifax |
16 days
|
49 days
|
| Paul E Rafuse | Halifax |
28 days
|
27 days
|
| Marcelo Nicolela | Halifax |
30 days
|
13 days
|
| Lesya Shuba | Amherst |
49 days
|
14 days
|
90%
| Surgeon | Community | Consult Wait Time | Surgery Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Gao | Antigonish | --- |
48 days
|
| Saqib Utman | Sydney | --- | --- |
| Brennan Eadie | Halifax |
79 days
|
122 days
|
| Marcelo Nicolela | Halifax |
92 days
|
62 days
|
| Paul E Rafuse | Halifax |
96 days
|
67 days
|
| Lesya Shuba | Amherst |
2098 days
|
70 days
|
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.