A window to your health
The average adult eye ball is 22 to 25 mm long. Despite their small size, our eyes can tell doctors a lot about our health. In fact, your retina – the nervous tissue that lines the inside of your eyes, is the only place in your body where your blood vessels can be seen directly!…
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Living in a digital world – how to protect your eyes
Digital devices use have become so ingrained in our everyday life. From reading text messages on our cell phones, to reading emails on the computer, to watching television as we wind down for the day. While these devices do not cause permanent damage to our eyes, they will cause eye fatigue and strain, and dry…
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How Aging Affects Your Eyes
Aging is inevitable. Often times, with age comes wisdom…and a whole host of other interesting, but not necessarily fun things. Below are a few possible facts of life as we age: Trouble reading When we are under the age of 40, the natural lenses found in our eyes are flexible and allow us to focus…
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Ocular Surface Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment
Ocular Surface Disease, commonly referred to as OSD, is a grouping of multiple eye disorders that include dry eye, meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, ocular allergy, and conjunctivitis. In many cases these conditions may occur at the same time, and because many have similar signs and symptoms they are frequently misdiagnosed. Ocular surface conditions interact in…
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes is an extremely common disease that can have negative implications on vision health. Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes can lead to vision problems, and it is important to take care of blood sugar levels and take steps to regulate the disease in order to avoid vision complications that could potentially lead to…
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Sleep Apnea and Dry Eye
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles of the throat intermittently relax while an individual is asleep, blocking the airways. Those with OSA often experience daytime sleepiness and fatigue, but the side effects can also include ocular disorders like Dry Eye. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, OSA can cause or intensify the below…
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Cataract Surgery: See What’s Important in Life
Has your vision changed over the years? If you have begun to experience blurred, clouded vision you may be developing cataracts in your eyes. Cataracts can take time to become apparent, as they often progress slowly. As cataracts develop, they can make it difficult to see with glasses on, to drive, and to do the…
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Did you know that women are at a higher risk for visual impairment?
It’s true! Studies have found that two of every three individuals with blindness or visual impairment are women, and diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts are more common in females. Medical professionals point to a few factors that might be behind these statistics: Women tend to live longer than men Women have…
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LipiScan Now Available at North Toronto Eye!
North Toronto Eye Care continues to be at the forefront of technology by now offering LipiScan testing for our patients. The LipiScan tests the meibomian glands, the part of the eye most likely to cause dry eye, providing high-definition images to show blockages or irregularities. The LipiScan is quick, efficient, and provides highly accurate images…
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Facts About Diabetic Retinopathy
Those with diabetes know that this common disease can come with unanticipated side effects. One of these complications is diabetic retinopathy, a prevalent eye disease occuring in the diabetic community. Diabetic Retinopathy is manageable, and permanent vision loss can be prevented with early detection and treatment. The eye care specialists at North Toronto Eye Care…
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