A New Era in Glaucoma Treatment
Featured,Glaucoma,Medical News,Medical Technology,What's New
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
Cataract,Featured,Medical News,Medical Technology,Refractive Lens Exchange,What's New
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
cornea,Dry Eye,Eye Exam,Eye Health,Medical News,What's New
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
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…
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Technology Spotlight: OPTOS Imaging in Modern Retinal Care
Eye Exam,Eye Health,Featured,Retina,What's New
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…
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Exploring Solutions for Age-Related Eyelid Droop
Blepharoplasty,Eye Health,Featured,Medical News,Oculoplastics,What's New
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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Presbyopia Correcting IOLs (Intraocular Lenses) – Options beyond LASIK
Cataract,Featured,Medical News,Presbyopia,Refractive Lens Exchange,What's New
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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What is Keratoconus and How Does Vitamin D play a Role?
Cross-Linking,Eye Exam,Eye Health,Keratoconus,What's New
Keratoconus is a progressive corneal disorder that typically begins in adolescence or early adulthood in which the cornea – normally clear and dome-shaped, becomes thinner and protrudes into a cone-like profile. This irregular shape of the cornea affect the way light enters the eye, leading to irregular astigmatism and visual impairment. As a result, individuals…
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Unlocking the Power of Nutrition in Combating Dry Eye
Dry Eye,Eye Health,Featured,What's New
The continuous evolving field of ocular health research has uncovered compelling insights into how nutrition plays a pivotal role in managing dry eye symptoms. This natural, holistic approach complements traditional and interventional therapies while offering new avenues for relief from discomfort. Understanding Nutrition-Dry Eye Connection Dry Eye Disease (DED) is caused by insufficient tear production…
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Reflections from the 2018 ASCRS Conference
At this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) held in Washington D.C. technology and clinical updates were the focus. Nailing refractive outcomes was a frequent theme as no longer is getting 75% accuracy within 20/20-20/40 post op results acceptable. With modern technology as we have at North Toronto…
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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.