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,…
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Choosing 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…
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The 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….
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Presbyopia 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….
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A New Era in Glaucoma Treatment
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For decades, glaucoma has been known as the “silent thief of sight.” Traditionally, that diagnosis marked the beginning of a lifelong routine of daily eye drops—a constant reminder of the condition. Thanks to groundbreaking research and advanced technology, we are entering a new era of glaucoma treatment—one that empowers patients with simpler, longer‑lasting, and more…
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4 Surprising Facts About the New PanOptix® Pro Lens
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See what’s new for 2026 at North Toronto Eye Care. Facing cataract surgery means making a big decision: choosing the right lens for your future vision. One of the latest options for 2026 is the Alcon Clareon® PanOptix® Pro, the newest generation of the world’s most popular trifocal intraocular lens (IOL). Now available at our…
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Beyond 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…
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Tepezza: A New Non-Surgical Treatment for Thyroid Eye Disease
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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…
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Proactive 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,…
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Frustrated Patients and Dry Eye in Cataract Surgery
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The success of cataract surgery extends beyond simply achieving 20/20 vision. Patient satisfaction and optimal refractive outcomes depend significantly on maintaining a healthy ocular surface, making pre-operative dry eye management a critical component of comprehensive cataract care. At North Toronto Eye Surgical Centre, we recognize that addressing dry eye disease before cataract surgery is essential…
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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.