Ophthalmology

Christie ophthalmologists provide treatment for visual defects or diseases of the eye such as infections, glaucoma, and cataracts, through medication or surgery.

Christie Clinic on University

Christie on University is our main facility. The University facility houses many Christie departments.

Chris W. Schmidt, MD

Ophthalmologist

Douglas S. Bull, MD

Ophthalmologist

"The specialty of ophthalmology is a dynamic and vibrant field of medicine. State-of-the-art technology allows the ophthalmologist to restore a patient’s sight almost immediately. The new twinkle in a patient’s…

Macular degeneration

Macular degeneration is an eye disorder that makes it difficult to see fine details. The condition affects the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision.

Hypertensive retinopathy

Hypertensive retinopathy is damage to the back part of the eye (retina) caused by high blood pressure.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma refers to a group of disorders that lead to damage to the optic nerve, the nerve that carries visual information from the eye to the brain.

Eye floaters

The floating specks you sometimes see in front of your eyes are not on the surface of your eyes, but inside them. These floaters are bits of cellular debris that…

Dry eye syndrome

Dry eye syndrome is when the tear glands produce fewer tears.

Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is damage to the eye's retina that occurs with long-term diabetes.

Cataract removal

Cataract removal is a procedure to remove a clouded lens (cataract) from the eye. Cataracts are removed to improve vision. The procedure almost always includes placing an artificial lens in…

Cataract

A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye.

This article focuses on cataracts in adults. For information on cataracts in children, see: Congenital…

Amblyopia

Amblyopia, or "lazy eye," is the loss of one eye's ability to see details. It is the most common cause of vision problems in children.