IPL Therapy for Ocular Rosacea and Dry Eye
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Ocular discomfort, redness, and fluctuating vision are common complaints among patients with rosacea. Yet, many don’t realize that their dry, irritated eyes may stem from ocular rosacea — a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the eyelids, meibomian glands, and ocular surface. At North Toronto Eye Care, we offer Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy as an advanced,…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Safety Eyewear: A Clear Guide for Work and Play
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Why Eye Protection Matters Your eyes are your most valuable tools, yet thousands of preventable eye injuries occur every day—many resulting in long-term vision problems. The good news? Up to 90% of eye injuries can be prevented with proper safety eyewear. At North Toronto Eye Care, we believe protecting your vision is as important as…
Read MoreThe Real Reason Nearsightedness Is Exploding: 5 Myopia Truths Every Parent Should Know
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View Video The Blurry Truth About Myopia For decades, we’ve treated nearsightedness (myopia) as a simple vision problem—blurred distance vision corrected easily with glasses or contact lenses. But research over the past decade has revealed a deeper truth: myopia is not just a refractive error—it’s a progressive condition that’s reaching epidemic levels around the world….
Read MorePresbyopia Correction – Glasses, Contacts, Drops, Surgery?
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You’re at a restaurant, and the menu suddenly looks blurry. You stretch your arm to find the right distance and squint under the light — the familiar “presbyopia stretch” after age 40. This gradual loss of near vision is a normal part of aging, but the options for correction have expanded well beyond reading glasses….
Read MoreBeyond Artificial Tears: Autologous Serum Eye Drops
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For millions of people, severe dry eye disease is more than a minor annoyance; it’s a chronic condition trapped in a debilitating feedback loop. For many, it isn’t just a lack of moisture; it’s a vicious cycle of tear instability and inflammation that standard treatments can’t break. Over-the-counter artificial tears often provide only fleeting relief…
Read MoreTepezza: A New Non-Surgical Treatment for Thyroid Eye Disease
Blepharoplasty,Dry Eye,Eye Exam,Eye Health,Featured,Medical News,Oculoplastics,What's New
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is a progressive, potentially sight-threatening condition often linked with Graves’ disease and other forms of hyperthyroidism. For many, TED leads to bulging eyes, double vision, discomfort, and even permanent disfigurement. Today, thanks to advances in treatment, patients have a promising non-surgical option—Tepezza (teprotumumab)—now available for suitable candidates.1 What is Thyroid Eye…
Read MoreProactive Eye Care for Older Adults: Reducing Risk of Falls
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Falls among older adults are becoming increasingly common, particularly during snowy and icy winter conditions, and these incidents can lead to serious eye injuries as well as other forms of trauma. As Canada’s population ages, preventing falls and protecting eye health have become major public health priorities. Vision plays a critical role in maintaining balance,…
Read MoreLaser Vision Correction for Keratoconus?
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Keratoconus (KCN) is a progressive eye disease affecting approximately 1 in 1,000 people, typically beginning in adolescence or young adulthood1. This condition causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape, resulting in blurred vision, sensitivity to light, glare, and significant quality-of-life impacts. At North Toronto Eye Care, advanced treatments like Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL)…
Read MoreTechnology Spotlight: OPTOS Imaging in Modern Retinal Care
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North Toronto Eye Care incorporates cutting-edge diagnostic tools that exceed standard OHIP-covered services. OPTOS multi-modal technology uses ultra-widefield imaging (UWF) and Fundus Autofluorescence (FAF) that provides eye care specialists with unmatched retinal visibility, enabling early intervention for diseases like diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and retinal tears.1 OPTOS utilizes scanning laser ophthalmoscopy to capture…
Read MoreExploring Solutions for Age-Related Eyelid Droop
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UPNEEQ® is an FDA-approved prescription eye drop designed to temporarily lift droopy eyelids caused by weakened muscles in the upper lid.1 Its active ingredient, oxymetazoline, targets Müller’s muscle – one of the muscles involved in elevating the eyelid – causing it to contract and lift the lid by 1-2 millimeters.1,2 This effect typically begins within…
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