A New Era in Glaucoma Treatment
Featured,Glaucoma,Medical News,Medical Technology,What's New
For decades, glaucoma has been known as the “silent thief of sight.” Traditionally, that diagnosis marked the beginning of a lifelong routine of daily eye drops—a constant reminder of the condition. Thanks to groundbreaking research and advanced technology, we are entering a new era of glaucoma treatment—one that empowers patients with simpler, longer‑lasting, and more…
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4 Surprising Facts About the New PanOptix® Pro Lens
Cataract,Featured,Medical News,Medical Technology,Refractive Lens Exchange,What's New
See what’s new for 2026 at North Toronto Eye Care. Facing cataract surgery means making a big decision: choosing the right lens for your future vision. One of the latest options for 2026 is the Alcon Clareon® PanOptix® Pro, the newest generation of the world’s most popular trifocal intraocular lens (IOL). Now available at our…
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Beyond Artificial Tears: Autologous Serum Eye Drops
cornea,Dry Eye,Eye Exam,Eye Health,Medical News,What's New
For millions of people, severe dry eye disease is more than a minor annoyance; it’s a chronic condition trapped in a debilitating feedback loop. For many, it isn’t just a lack of moisture; it’s a vicious cycle of tear instability and inflammation that standard treatments can’t break. Over-the-counter artificial tears often provide only fleeting relief…
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Technology Spotlight: OPD Scan III
astigmatism,Cataract,cornea,Cross-Linking,Dry Eye,Eye Exam,Intraocular Lens,Keratoconus,Medical Technology
OPD Scan III is a multi-function imaging device that measures how light travels through the eye and maps the shape of the cornea, helping diagnose vision problems, plan cataract surgery, and monitor ocular surface disease and dry eye. It combines several tests into one quick, non-invasive scan, giving your eye doctor a “big picture” view…
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Tepezza: A New Non-Surgical Treatment for Thyroid Eye Disease
Blepharoplasty,Dry Eye,Eye Exam,Eye Health,Featured,Medical News,Oculoplastics,What's New
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is a progressive, potentially sight-threatening condition often linked with Graves’ disease and other forms of hyperthyroidism. For many, TED leads to bulging eyes, double vision, discomfort, and even permanent disfigurement. Today, thanks to advances in treatment, patients have a promising non-surgical option—Tepezza (teprotumumab)—now available for suitable candidates.1 What is Thyroid Eye…
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Proactive Eye Care for Older Adults: Reducing Risk of Falls
Cataract,Eye Exam,Eye Health,Featured,Glaucoma,Medical News,Retina
Falls among older adults are becoming increasingly common, particularly during snowy and icy winter conditions, and these incidents can lead to serious eye injuries as well as other forms of trauma. As Canada’s population ages, preventing falls and protecting eye health have become major public health priorities. Vision plays a critical role in maintaining balance,…
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Frustrated Patients and Dry Eye in Cataract Surgery
astigmatism,Cataract,cornea,Dry Eye,Eye Exam,Featured,Medical News,Presbyopia,Refractive Lens Exchange
The success of cataract surgery extends beyond simply achieving 20/20 vision. Patient satisfaction and optimal refractive outcomes depend significantly on maintaining a healthy ocular surface, making pre-operative dry eye management a critical component of comprehensive cataract care. At North Toronto Eye Surgical Centre, we recognize that addressing dry eye disease before cataract surgery is essential…
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Choose To Correct Astigmatism in Cataract Surgery
astigmatism,Cataract,Intraocular Lens,Refractive Lens Exchange
A toric intraocular lens (IOL) is specially designed to correct astigmatism during cataract surgery. Unlike standard monofocal lenses, toric IOLs have different optical powers and orientations on the lens, correcting for the irregular shape of the eye and focusing light more accurately on the retina. Key Benefits of Toric Lenses: For patients with 1.0 diopter or more of…
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Laser Vision Correction for Keratoconus?
cornea,Corneal Transplant,Cross-Linking,Eye Health,Keratoconus
Keratoconus (KCN) is a progressive eye disease affecting approximately 1 in 1,000 people, typically beginning in adolescence or young adulthood1. This condition causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape, resulting in blurred vision, sensitivity to light, glare, and significant quality-of-life impacts. At North Toronto Eye Care, advanced treatments like Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL)…
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Technology Spotlight: OPTOS Imaging in Modern Retinal Care
Eye Exam,Eye Health,Featured,Retina,What's New
North Toronto Eye Care incorporates cutting-edge diagnostic tools that exceed standard OHIP-covered services. OPTOS multi-modal technology uses ultra-widefield imaging (UWF) and Fundus Autofluorescence (FAF) that provides eye care specialists with unmatched retinal visibility, enabling early intervention for diseases like diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and retinal tears.1 OPTOS utilizes scanning laser ophthalmoscopy to capture…
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Introducing the new Clareon PanOptix Pro trifocal intraocular lens (IOL), coming soon to North Toronto Eye Surgical Centre. With the use of ENLIGHTEN® NXT Optical Technology, this innovative lens is designed to deliver a full range of vision and enhanced contrast sensitivity following Refractive Lens Exchange or Refractive Cataract Surgery.
North Toronto Eye Care has remained committed to providing patients with the most advanced vision correction technologies available. We are proud to partner with leading innovators like Alcon, and we value the collaboration of all our trusted industry partners who share in our mission to deliver exceptional eye care.
Together, we continue to help patients achieve lasting visual freedom from glasses and contact lenses. The PanOptix® Pro IOL builds on the proven PanOptix® platform, using advanced optical technology to maximize light utilization and support clear vision at distance, intermediate, and near.