The Connection Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Glaucoma: What Every Patient Should Know
Eye Exam,Eye Health,Glaucoma,Medical News
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and glaucoma may seem unrelated, but research has revealed a significant degree of connection between these two health conditions. For patients diagnosed with sleep apnea, understanding this relationship may be crucial for protecting your vision and eye health. What is Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) OSA is characterized by repeated episodes of…
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Presbyopia Correcting IOLs (Intraocular Lenses) – Options beyond LASIK
Cataract,Featured,Medical News,Presbyopia,Refractive Lens Exchange,What's New
Presbyopia is a natural and universal part of aging that involves the gradual loss of the eye’s ability to focus up close. It is distinct from other refractive errors such as nearsightedness or farsightedness. This condition typically becomes noticeable in mid-40s and continues to progress until around age 65. Presbyopia occurs because the lens inside…
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What is Keratoconus and How Does Vitamin D play a Role?
Cross-Linking,Eye Exam,Eye Health,Keratoconus,What's New
Keratoconus is a progressive corneal disorder that typically begins in adolescence or early adulthood in which the cornea – normally clear and dome-shaped, becomes thinner and protrudes into a cone-like profile. This irregular shape of the cornea affect the way light enters the eye, leading to irregular astigmatism and visual impairment. As a result, individuals…
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Demodex Blepharitis and XDEMVY®
Dry Eye,Eye Exam,Eye Health,Medical News
Demodex blepharitis is a common yet often overlooked condition that can significantly impact ocular health. Demodex mites are microscopic parasites that live in the hair follicles and sebaceous glands of humans. There are two species primarily associated with ocular conditions: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis. These mites can infest the eyelids, including lash follicles and sebaceous…
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Safeguarding Your Eyes From UV Light
As spring approaches, many of us look forward to spending more time outdoors. While it’s common to remember sunscreen for skin protection, it’s equally important to protect your eyes. Starting early with proper eye protection can prevent years of damage from UV exposure. UV light, whether from sunlight or artificial sources, can harm the eye’s…
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Understanding Ozempic’s Impact on Diabetic Eye Health: Guide for Patients
Cataract,Eye Exam,Eye Health,Featured,Medical News,Retina
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a medication used to help manage type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which help lower blood sugar by increasing insulin release, decreasing glucagon secretion, and slowing gastric emptying.1,2 It has revolutionized diabetes management, but its ocular effects require careful consideration – especially for patients…
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Unlocking the Power of Nutrition in Combating Dry Eye
Dry Eye,Eye Health,Featured,What's New
The continuous evolving field of ocular health research has uncovered compelling insights into how nutrition plays a pivotal role in managing dry eye symptoms. This natural, holistic approach complements traditional and interventional therapies while offering new avenues for relief from discomfort. Understanding Nutrition-Dry Eye Connection Dry Eye Disease (DED) is caused by insufficient tear production…
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7 Reasons Why There’s Pain Behind Your Eye
Eye Health,Featured,Uncategorized
At one time or another, each of us has likely experienced some type of eye pain. It can range from dull to intense and can be sometimes be accompanied by fever, tearing, redness, light sensitivity, sinus pressure, double vision, and numbness. Most often, pain behind your eye isn’t a serious condition, but in some instances,…
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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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Orbis is a global non-profit organization with a mission to fight avoidable blindness in low- and middle- income countries throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Working with their local partners, they provide training for eye care workers, strengthen health care infrastructure, deliver community-based eye health outreach programs and advocate for the prioritization of eye health on public health agendas.
North Toronto Eye Care Aviators – Saving Sight to Lifting Flight – are taking the Orbis Plane Pull on Sunday May 25th 2025. Our team will put our strength (and determination) to the test by pulling a plane – all to help fight avoidable blindness.
We invite you to be part of this incredible mission by supporting our team’s fundraising goal!
