Ophthalmology
Contact Information
4V2 Clinic, McMaster University Medical Centre
4th Floor, Yellow section
Phone:(905) 521-2100, ext. 72400 Fax: (905) 521-2332
What services do we provide?
Meeting the special eye care needs of children, the clinic is comprised of specialists and subspecialists. In addition to physician specialists, there are certified orthopists who provide precise strabismus evaluation and oversee therapy of certain conditions. Adult patients with stabismus are also treated by the pediatric team. Staff certified in ophthalmic assisting provide assistance to the physicians and care to all patients.
Referral process
- The referral process is made through a direct referral from a pediatrician or family doctor or optpmetrist to a specific specialist or the clinic in general.
- Referrals can be faxed directly to the clinic.
How to contact us
The phone number is (905) 521-2100, ext. 72400
The fax number is (905) 521-2332
Clinic hours
The clinic hours are Monday to Friday (closed on holidays)
Urgent referrals
The clinics are not for emergencies. If your child needs to be seen on an urgent basis, please contact your family doctor or go to your local emergency department.
Changing your appointment
Please contact us as soon as possible, if you need to change your child's appointment or cancel the appointment.
Important
If your child has a communicable disease such as Chicken Pox or has been in contact with someone with Chicken Pox, please call the clinic before you come to the hospital
What should you bring to the clinic?
- Health Card for your child - the Ministry of Health requires us to validate your health card.
- All birth records and any test results or assessment reports available from other institutions.
- Any notes or questions that you may have.
- Glasses and/or contact lens case, if applicable
- List of current medications
Interdisciplinary team
Dr. Gloria Isaaza, Ophthalmologist - special interest in pediatric and adult strabismus
Dr. Kourosh Sabri, Ophthalmologist - special interest in pediatric and adult strabismus
Dr. John Harvery, Ophthalmologist - special interest in oculoplastics, reconstructive, lacrimal & orbital ophthalmology
Dr. Pat Harvey, Ophthalmologist
Eithna Ganguli, Orthoptist
Catherine Day, Orthoptist
Our philosophy
Our philosophy is family-centered care. We strive to provide the best care possible.
Patient education materials
To provide parents with information about their child's condition and treatment, the Ophthalmology team has developed a series of patient education materials:
Visiting the Eye Clinic
Learning to see
Wearing glasses
Wearing an eye patch
Watery eyes
Droopy eye lids
Dilating eye drops
Eye exam under anesthetic
Opening your child's tear passages
Glaucoma in children
Strabismus
Surgery for strabismus
Cataract surgery
These materials are set up to print on a home computer, using letter size paper.
To view more of the hospital's patient education materials, visit the online Patient Education Library. Go to www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca or www.mcmasterchildrenshospital.ca and click on "Patient Education".
Quality Control
Every six months we survey families to ask your perceptions of care.
If you have any concerns please contact Erin Jamieson, Clinical Manager.
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