How child play can benefit myopia
A recent article in Ophthalmology Times from the Febuary 15th 2012 volume, caught our interest. The specific article called “Child’s play may benefit myopia”. Myopia (nearsightedness) is a condition where light does not directly focus on the retina but in front of it, Myopia is the most common human ophthalmic disorder. Specifically, patients must wear…
Read More
The use of Ozurdex in the treatment of Uveitis at North Toronto Eye Care
Ozurdex is a dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant that recently was approved by the FDA and Health Canada for the use of noninfectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment and macular edema. Ozurdex is a biodegradable implant that is injected into the vitreous of the eye where it gives medication directly to the area needed over a prolonged span of time….
Read More
Why is it important to tell your Ophthalmologist that you are taking Flomax?
Flomax (tamsulosin) is a alpha-adrenergic blocker that is most commonly used for patients who have enlarged prostates and urinary dysfunctions. Flomax relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck making it easier to urinate. So how does this medication relate to the eye and our practice at North Toronto Eye Care? It is very important…
Read More
Longer eyelashes are just a bottle away…
A new addition to our arsenal of treatments has created a new wave of excitement among the office staff. We recently introduced Latisse to our office and though it is more on the cosmetic side of things, we are excited to see the results. Latisse is a prescription drug the has been approved in Canada to grow your eyelashes thicker and longer. This…
Read More
An insiders experience with Laser Vision Correction.
For several years I have worked at North Toronto Eye Care and I have constantly seen the many happy lasik patients who come through the office. I, as a contact lens/ glasses werear have always thought of the freedom that lasik would create for me, and I’m excited to say that after years of waiting…
Read More
Why is Dry Eye Screening Important Before Cataract Surgery?
Cataract surgery is essential to correct and prevent loss of vision. But many people do not realize that one of the most important appointments that they have is actually the appointment where measurements are taken for surgery. Intraocular Lens (IOL) measurements are an integral part to having surgery, because with out them the surgeon would not be…
Read More
Blue light-filter in IOL’s do they make a difference?
There are many different types of options when choosing a lens for cataract surgery. Your surgeon has a lot to do with the choice of the lens, but you can influence the kind of lens used. One aspect of a lens is a blue light filter. This is usually found in many of the Alcon…
Read More
The Future of Cataract Surgery
Is cataract surgery done with a laser? This is one of the most common questions asked by patients when they are being counselled. The current answer to this question is no, but this may become a thing of the past. The future of cataract surgery is laser assisted cataract surgery. This technique is many years…
Read More
Whats the difference between Optometrists and Opthalmologists?
A common misconception regarding optometrists is that optometrists perform routine eye exams to check for glasses only. This is not the case, according to the OAO an optometrist examines patients in order to diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases and disorders of the eye, vision system, and its related structures. Optometrists regularly fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, or subnormal…
Read More
Why is Omega-3 good for our eyes?
Suffering from dry eyes is a pretty typical issue for people who live in cold climates and tend to say indoors in dry areas. But taking something as simple as omega-3 (fatty acid) supplements can help reduce the symptoms of dry eye by increasing tear volume and tear flow. In a study published in the…
Read More