Canadian Winter and the dreaded Dry Eye Syndrome
Eye Health,Medical News,Uncategorized,What's New
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…
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THERA°PEARL’s Eye-ssential Eye Mask
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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…
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Fish, and Vitamin D rich Foods may have a Protective Role in AMD.
Eye Health,Medical News,Uncategorized,What's New
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…
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Corneal collagen crosslinking with riboflavin and ultraviolet-A light in progressive keratoconus: Ten-year results
Eye Health,Medical News,Uncategorized,What's New
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.
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Blade-Free Cataract Surgery with Femto Lasers
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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…
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Toronto Eye Care Welcomes Dr. Tiiu Hess
Dr.Tiiu Hess is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained in ophthalmic plastic surgery. The most recent addition to the NTEC team of surgeons, Dr. Hess assists patients who have lid abnormalities or need procedures done to correct drooping eyelids, or lids that turn in or out, irritating the cornea and blurring vision. Dr. Hess also performs…
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We’ve Expanded Further
This year 2012 our office has become larger. Our waiting rooms have expanded, creating a comfortable space to wait while being dilated. These waiting areas contain 5 wide screen TV’s, comfortable chairs and couches, and colourful pictures; in some rooms even exhibiting some of Dr. Rabinovitch’s own photography. Our testing facility has been updated allowing…
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We do BOTOX® and Juvéderm®
Did you know that Botox was created by Canadian Ophthalmologists? Following this tradition Dr. Waisberg is now doing cosmetic and therapeutic Botox for patients who want younger looking skin, have blepharospasm, or suffer from hyperhydrosis. He also treats with Juvéderm to help your deep set wrinkles disappear. If you’re interested in booking a consultation please…
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Advanced Corneal Surgery
Corneal surgery and transplant procedures are constantly improving to be safer and help patients recover more quickly. Some of these corneal technologies now available at North Toronto Eye Care include: DSEK corneal transplants, which remove only part of the cornea IntraLase™ femtosecond laser (IntraLase-Enabled Keratoplasty, or IEK), which creates a more precise, safe transplant and…
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Lucentis Treatment
~ for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) Wet AMD is a chronic condition for which there is no cure. But with Lucentis, a medication that is injected into the eye, it can be managed and help you to maintain or improve your vision and enjoy a good quality of life for longer.
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