Understanding Ozempic’s Impact on Diabetic Eye Health: Guide for Patients
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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
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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
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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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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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New 2020 Cataract Intraocular Lens or IOL Technology
2020 has introduced new technology for patients seeking cataract surgery at North Toronto Eye Care. We are pleased to offer the following new extended depth of focus (EDOF) lenses for our cataract patients: EDOF monofocal Tecnis Eyehance lens from Johnson and Johnson is a refractive technology monofocal lens that not only provides distance vision, but…
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Consent Form Oculoplastic (Eye Lid or Blepharoplasty) Surgery
Are you considering oculoplastic surgery? Blepharoplasty is a great solution for drooping eyelids that can obstruct vision or result in a tired appearance. Eyelid surgery can be performed on either the upper or lower eyelids, or on both – this will depend on an assessment of your eyes and desired outcomes. Below are key considerations…
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2020 Sees Significant Increase in Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) and Dry Eye Disease
86% of cataract surgery patients are reported with MGD or Dry Eye Disease affecting vision. Without proper preoperative or clinical testing most patients are not diagnosed with the disease or treated. Healthy ocular surface is imperative for preoperative measurements for cataract surgery and for better post-operative outcomes. Surprisingly, most patients have few to minimal symptoms….
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How to Wear a Face Mask Without Fogging Your Glasses
Source: American Academy of OphthalmologyWritten By: Vered Hazanchuk Know how to wear a face mask It may be one of the more innocuous problems of the coronavirus pandemic, but it’s a nuisance nonetheless: fogged-up eyewear. It happens when warm breath escapes from the top of your mask and lands on the cooler surface of your lens. If…
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