The Effect of Sleeping Patterns on IOP
Eye Health,Uncategorized,What's New
Recent studies have revealed that the way in which you sleep may affect your intraocular pressure (IOP). Researchers at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. found that sleeping on a wedge-shaped pillow that elevates the head 20 degrees reduces night-time IOP, which would thereby help control or reduce the risk…
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New Eye Drop Treatment in Development for AMD
Eye Health,Uncategorized,What's New
Researchers at Harvard University’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and the University of New Mexico in the US are experimenting with a new eye drop treatment called Vasotide. This drug is expected to treat retinal conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Early results show Vasotide reduces inflammation and…
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Top Causes of Ocular Injuries: Fights and Falls
Eye Health,Uncategorized,What's New
A recent study conducted by John Hopkins University finds that fights and falls account for the majority of eye injuries and hospitalization in the US. According to their findings, it appears that many instances of severe ocular trauma, as well as their associated costs to the healthcare system, could have been avoided. The study focused…
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What Causes Dry Eye?
Dry, scratchy, irritated eyes. A stinging or burning sensation. Eye fatigue and sensitivity to light. Blurry vision. Sound familiar? You may know the symptoms of dry eye well, but what causes this discomfort? If you’re over 50 and a woman, you’re more likely to be affected. And if you’re over 65, your chances of dry…
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Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (Ontario Health Insurance Plan)
Cross-Linking,Medical News,Uncategorized
Date: 2013 The Ombudsman received four complaints in 2011 about the lack of funding for a relatively new eye surgery known as “CXL” – Corneal Collagen Cross Linking – which involves a riboflavin solution treatment for keratoconus, a condition that causes thinning of the cornea and vision loss. All four complainants had been recommended for the…
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Vision-Related Changes to Expect After 40
“Life begins at 40.” That’s the old adage. But while more life experience may be good for your overall life, your eyes may not be so pleased passing this age milestone. Why? For most people, 40 means the time when various vision and eye health issues become more prevalent. Fortunately, the discovery of new…
Read MoreA Physical Machine: How Your Eyes Work?
How do your eyes work? Do you know? If you are going to understand optimal optical health, it is important that you know the parts of your eye and how they all work together to help you see. The Front of the Eye Ball At the front of your eye, there are 4 main parts….
Read MoreCorneal Transplant: 4 Things You Should Know
Corneal Transplant,Uncategorized
Keratoconus is an eye disease in which the cornea becomes thin and bulges out in a cone-like manner. This can result in severe vision problems. Corneal transplant is one method of treatment for keratoconus. What You Need to Know Who should a undergo corneal transplant? Keratoconus usually sets in during late teenage years or in…
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LASIK Vision Correction and how it effects your Quality of Life
Dry Eye,Eye Health,Medical News,Uncategorized,What's New
If you wear glasses, you know exactly what it feels like to wake up in the morning and not see the alarm clock. You know the sinking feeling you get when your friends are going swimming and you start to wonder if wearing your contact lenses under water would actually do you harm – until…
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Combined Cross-linking with Femtosecond Laser Assisted Intracorneal Ring Implantation For Improved Corneal Strength in Keratoconus
Eye Health,Medical News,Uncategorized,What's New
Keratoconus is a degenerative condition of the eye. This progressive disorder causes the cornea, the front part of the eye, to change in structure, thin, and eventually to alter into a more cone-shaped appearance. It can lead to decreased vision, distortion and deterioration in vision, as well as light sensitivity. There are treatment…
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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.