A recent study conducted by John Hopkins University finds that fights and falls account for the majority of eye injuries and hospitalization in the US. According to their findings, it appears that many instances of severe ocular trauma, as well as their associated costs to the healthcare system, could have been avoided. The study focused… Read More
Posted in Eye Health, Uncategorized, What's New | December 1, 2015
If you wear glasses, you know exactly what it feels like to wake up in the morning and not see the alarm clock. You know the sinking feeling you get when your friends are going swimming and you start to wonder if wearing your contact lenses under water would actually do you harm – until… Read More
Posted in Dry Eye, Eye Health, Medical News, Uncategorized, What's New | May 14, 2015
Keratoconus is a degenerative condition of the eye. This progressive disorder causes the cornea, the front part of the eye, to change in structure, thin, and eventually to alter into a more cone-shaped appearance. It can lead to decreased vision, distortion and deterioration in vision, as well as light sensitivity. There are treatment… Read More
Posted in Eye Health, Medical News, Uncategorized, What's New | May 6, 2015
Comic Vision returns to the Carlu on Thursday, April 30! You do NOT want to miss this year’s event! There will be a fabulous Fine Wine & Spirits Silent Auction, delicious food and wine and of course, hilarious comedy! www.comicvision.ca
Posted in Eye Health, Uncategorized, What's New | March 27, 2015
Jimmy Fallon said that his first guest, Mitt Romney, will be fighting Evander Holyfield to raise money for a charity called Charity Vision. It was to help doctors operate on people around the world and cure them of blindness. Read more at http://guardianlv.com/2015/03/jimmy-fallon-and-mitt-romney-secret-best-friends/#OBscb2RfICQtZIWf.99 CharityVision is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on empowering local… Read More
Posted in Eye Health, Medical News, Uncategorized, What's New | March 27, 2015
There’s no denying that there comes a point in time when everyone hopes for the harsh Canadian weather to come to an end – hoping for an end to the dry hair, dry hands, and most importantly the dry or watery eyes. The most common indicator of dry eyes is the “tearing” experienced by thousands… Read More
Posted in Eye Health, Medical News, Uncategorized, What's New | March 18, 2015
THERA°PEARL’s Eye-ssential Eye Mask is a dual action hot or cold mask that can make you look fresh and awake, even during allergy season. Red, puffy and tired eyes can disappear with this natural soothing mask. It can also be used after cosmetic procedures to bring down swelling and inflammation to help you look and… Read More
Posted in Eye Health, Offers & Affordability, Uncategorized, What's New | March 18, 2015
Understanding risk factors in AMD development and progression can help us prevent AMD or stop it from getting worse. Nutrition has shown to play a vital role in eye health and AMD, and this area of study is actively being researched today. Recent US studies including: The Women’s Health Study and the “Carotenoids in Age Related Eye… Read More
Posted in Eye Health, Medical News, Uncategorized, What's New | January 30, 2015
CXL was effective in treating progressive keratoconus, achieving long-term stabilization of the condition. It was easy to perform, had a good safety profile, and reduced the need for corneal transplantation. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2015 Jan;41(1):41-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2014.09.033.
Posted in Eye Health, Medical News, Uncategorized, What's New | January 23, 2015
These days, there’s an increased interest in using lasers for surgical procedures. Leading cataract surgeons, including Dr. Rabinovitch and Dr. Cao, recognize their precision and potential to help automate many of the crucial steps of surgery. Cataract Surgery with Femtosecond laser technology is the first “blade-free” cataract procedure and NTEC surgeons OFFER it to patients… Read More
Posted in Eye Health, Medical News, Uncategorized, What's New | February 1, 2013