Manreet Alangh MD, FRCS(C)
Eye physician and surgeon
About

Dr. Manreet Alangh is a comprehensive eye physician and surgeon serving the tri-city region for a diverse variety of eye conditions. Having grown up in the KW region, he is delighted to serve his community. Dr. Alangh has a special interest in anti-vegf injections and laser therapies for retinal diseases. He performs cataract surgeries and offers the full suite of IOL technologies including premium lens options for appropriate candidates. He also manages glaucoma and a variety of other eye conditions to meet all your needs.

Clinical Interests

Comprehensive ophthalmologist performing cataract surgery including special feature IOL implantation. Special interest in medical retina including laser and anti-vegf injections for wet AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and vein occlusions. Glaucoma medical and laser therapies. Laser therapies for glaucoma and retinal issues are offered within clinic premises.

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Degree Qualification

BHSc, Bachelors of Life Sciences, University of Waterloo 2008

MD, McMaster University 2011

FRCS(C) Ophthalmology, McMaster University 2016

Research Interests

Medical retina, special-feature IOL implants.

Language

English, Punjabi, Hindi

Notes
Referral
Patient Referrals

You can refer a patient electronically through Ocean.  If this is your first time using Ocean you can sign up here.  Patients can also be referred directly via fax to the number listed under the surgeon's profile. Patients with cataracts must be referred electronically through central intake via Ocean or WWRCC.

For those not yet set up with Ocean, you can submit completed referral forms to the Waterloo Regional Coordination Program Cataract Central Intake or fax 519-621-0059.

Peer Reviewed Publications
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  1. M. Alangh. V. Chaudhary, C. McLaughlin, B. Chan, S. Mullen, J. Barbosa. (2016). Ophthalmic Referrals from Emergency Wards – A Study of Cases Referred for Urgent Eye Care (The R.E.S.C.U.E. Study). Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2016 Jun;51(3):174-9
  2. P. Moinul, M. Alangh, J. Teichman, G. Seif, J. Gale, V. Chaudhary. (2016) Evaluating Parent Satisfaction with Real-Time Telemedicine Screening of Infants at High-Risk for Retinopathy of Prematurity. EuroRetina Conference – Submitted for Oral Presentation
  3. N. Ahuja, M. Alangh, L. Naji. (2016). Canadian National Survey for Cataract Surgery Teaching. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology – Submitted for Publication. Canadian Ophthalmology Society Meeting – Accepted for a Poster Presentation.
  4. A. Iovieno, S. Yeung, A. Lichtinger, M. Alangh, A. Slomovic, D. Rootman. (2013). Cataract Surgery with Toric Intraocular Lens for Correction of High Corneal Astigmatism. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. 48(4):246-50.
  5. J. Teichman, M. Alangh, G. Seif, J. Gale, V. Chaudhary. (2012). Evaluation of Real-Time Telemedicine Initiative Screening High-Risk Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity. American Academy of Ophthalmology – Poster Presentation.
  6. A. Lichtinger, P. Kim, S. Yeung, M. Amiran, M. Alangh, D. Rootman. (2012). Secondary intraocular lens interventions: predisposing factors, indication and coincident procedures. International Ophthalmology. 25;33(2):111-5

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Cataract surgery wait times for Dr. Manreet Alangh at Cambridge Memorial Hospital
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318
Anti-VEGF intravitreal injection
Anti-VEGF intravitreal injection
Anti-VEGF medications are regularly injected in eyes with wet age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, diabetic macular edema, and myopic degeneration. These treatments often improve or stabilize vision in patients with potentially blinding chronic eye disease.
Cataract Surgery
Cataract Surgery
A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye. The light entering the eye scatters and images can become blurry. When cataracts interfere with your daily activities then it is likely time to consider cataract surgery, the only effective treatment.
Cataract surgery steps
Cataract surgery steps
A step-by-step summary of a routine cataract surgery with photo illustrations.
Laser Capsulotomy
Laser Capsulotomy
Posterior capsular opacification is a cloudy membrane that forms in the months to years after cataract surgery and causes blurry vision and glare. This condition is cured with a procedure called laser capsulotomy.
Laser iridotomy
Laser iridotomy
Laser iridotomy is an outpatient eye procedure performed on patients with narrow angles to reduce their risk of acute angle-closure glaucoma.
Laser retinopexy
Laser retinopexy
Patients with retinal tears usually present with flashes and floaters. To reduce the risk of retinal detachment treatment with laser retinopexy should not be delayed. Laser retinopexy is an eye procedure performed in an office or outpatient setting.
Optional non-insured testing and special feature IOL implants
Optional non-insured testing and special feature IOL implants
Panretinal Photocoagulation Laser (PRP)
Panretinal Photocoagulation Laser (PRP)
PRP is a type of laser treatment used in patients who develop new abnormal blood vessels in the retina or drainage system of the eye. This treatment is indicated in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, ischemic retinal vein occlusions, or neovascular glaucoma.
Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Selective laser trabeculoplasty is an eye procedure performed in an office setting to lower the eye pressure in patients with certain types of open angle glaucoma.
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