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Ophthalmology Summary

SJHC: Ophthalmology service provides services for patients in the community requiring cataract extraction surgery. In
addition to this service there is also sub-speciality clinical expertise in glaucoma, strabismus surgery and uveitis (ocular
inflammation) care.
SMH: Recognized for excellence in patient eye care, research and teaching in the field of ophthalmology. The
department offers a full range of ophthalmology subspecialty services including: Cornea and anterior segment,
Glaucoma, Medical and Surgical Retina, Neuro-ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, Ocular Pathology, Strabismus and Uveitis.
We also provide an Eye Clinic that offers comprehensive ophthalmological care.

Structure Finance Performance & Quality

• Both SJHC and SMH does not • Ophthalmology surgical • As a proportion of inpatient
have an in-patient unit specific volumes have decreased by 7% volumes, Ophthalmology makes
to Ophthalmology in Ontario; SMH volumes have up 1% of SMH activity.
decreased by 7%.
• SMH makes up 25% Ontario
inpatient market share
respectively.

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