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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Choose To Correct Astigmatism in Cataract Surgery
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A toric intraocular lens (IOL) is specially designed to correct astigmatism during cataract surgery. Unlike standard monofocal lenses, toric IOLs have different optical powers and orientations on the lens, correcting for the irregular shape of the eye and focusing light more accurately on the retina. Key Benefits of Toric Lenses: For patients with 1.0 diopter or more of…
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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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