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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Phakic Intraocular Lenses for Nearsightedness
(Original post from https://www.aao.org/eye-health/news/phakic-intraocular-lenses-nearsightedness ) Written by: Celia Vimont Reviewed by: Jeffrey Whitman MD OCS Feb. 27, 2017 For people who are unable to have LASIK or similar laser vision correction surgery to treat their nearsightedness, there is another option: implanting an intraocular lens. A recent study found the Phakic intraocular lens (IOL) has been…
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Contacts May One Day Be Used to Deliver Glaucoma Medication!
(Original article from HealthDay News) TUESDAY, Aug. 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A special type of contact lens has been designed to gradually deliver medication to the eye, researchers report. This kind of contact lens could help people who have a hard time using eye drops to treat conditions such as glaucoma, the study authors…
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North Toronto Eye Surgery Centre is thrilled to offer the latest innovation in presbyopia correction: SOON TO ARRIVE THIS SUMMER – TECNIS Odyssey™ Intraocular lens (IOL)
The TECNIS Odyssey™ IOL is a next-generation presbyopia-correcting lens designed to provide continuous, uninterrupted vision from near to far distances. It features a unique freeform diffractive surface that eliminates the “gaps” between near, intermediate, and distance vision, offering seamless clarity for daily activities.
Our experienced surgeons are committed to offering the latest, safest, and most effective presbyopia-correcting solutions. Whether you are considering Cataract Surgery or RLE, we can help you choose the best IOL for your lifestyle and visual needs. Book a consultation today and explore if TECNIS Odyssey™ is right for you! Take the next step towards clear, glasses-free vision!