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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Reflections from the 2018 ASCRS Conference
At this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) held in Washington D.C. technology and clinical updates were the focus. Nailing refractive outcomes was a frequent theme as no longer is getting 75% accuracy within 20/20-20/40 post op results acceptable. With modern technology as we have at North Toronto…
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IOL Calculations: NTEC’s New Lenstar Technology
Dr. Theodore Rabinovitch On NTEC’s New Lenstar Technology: It’s important to remember that the bar regarding patient expectations about their vision after surgery is continually being raised. When I started doing surgery a three decades ago we were really happy if we achieved outcomes of 20/40-20/60 uncorrected. Now, patients can even be 20/20 and can be unhappy…
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Studies Look at Effects of Marijuana on Vision
Are marijuana’s effects on vision good or bad? Two new studies suggest there isn’t one easy answer, and neither one considers long-term impacts. Original article from American Academy of Ophthalmology Written By: Celia Vimont Reviewed By: Raj K Maturi MD Published: Feb. 28, 2017 One study of tadpoles suggests marijuana may enhance night vision, while a human…
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Pterygium Treatment Options
A pterygium (tuh-RIJ-ee-um) is a growth of fleshy tissue that forms on the sclera, or the white part of your eye. Pterygia are sometimes referred to as “surfer’s eye.” These bumps are non-cancerous, but can be very annoying to deal with and tend to cause discomfort or blurry vision. What Are the Causes? The exact cause of…
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