Presbyopia Correcting IOLs (Intraocular Lenses) – Options beyond LASIK
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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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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
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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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Treatment For Worldwide Vision Loss Optimistic, in Spite of Challenges
Vision impairment is a major issue affecting people from all over the world. According to the recently published WHO World Report on Vision, 2.2 billion out of the approximately worldwide 7.7 billion individuals suffer, in some form, from visual impairment. The cause of this, one living in a developed country would assume, would be due…
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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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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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Cataract Surgery: What to Expect
If you’re having trouble seeing when you drive, reading or watching television, you may have cataracts. This is a condition where you experience blurry vision and increased glare from lights. It can make it extremely difficult for you to carry out your daily activities. When this is the case, your doctor may recommend cataract surgery,…
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Cataracts develop when your eye’s lens gradually becomes thicker, less flexible and less transparent. The inside of your eye then becomes cloudy due to the clumping of protein in the lens. Early cataract can be treated with simple means like wearing newer eyeglasses and anti-glare sunglasses, brighter lighting, or by using a magnifying glass. However,…
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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!
