Identifying and Treating Dry Eye in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
People with OSA are vulnerable to certain ocular ailments, and therapies should be considered to offer relief. (Original article sourced from Sleep Review) Published on: September 23, 2016 Author: Sree Roy Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can impact many different organs in the human body. Though not given as much attention as the sleep disorder’s serious…
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Are There Limits to Laser Refractive Surgery After Midlife?
(Original article from Harvard Health Publications) Published: July, 2011 The same vision changes that make you eager to toss your glasses or contacts can complicate your decision about surgery. Even if you’ve worn glasses or contacts for decades, you may be wondering about having your vision surgically corrected. Your contacts may feel less comfortable; perhaps…
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Refractive Lens Exchange: What It Is, and How It Compares to LASIK
There is an incredible variety of procedures and options to correct your vision in the modern world. Of course, there are glasses and contacts, and most people know what LASIK is, but have you ever heard of a procedure called refractive lens exchange (RLE)? It is an alternative surgical procedure to LASIK designed to treat…
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How to Use Eye Drops
Anyone who has ever used eye drops for dry eye disease or other reasons knows how tricky it can be to apply them. Frequently missing your eye can be annoying, wastes product that can be expensive, and in some cases can even lead to infection by flooding the eye with unwanted bacteria from the skin….
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Smart Cane Could Transform Lives of the Blind and Visually Impaired
(Originally from Medical News Today) An enterprising researcher from The University of Manchester has developed a prototype tool that could help transform the lives of the blind and visually impaired. Vasileios Tsormpatzoudis has upgraded the white cane – which has been used as a mobility tool for centuries – by adding a low-cost embedded computer…
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All About Emotional Tears
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Written by: Reena Mukamal Reviewed by: Brenda Pagan-Duran MD Feb. 28, 2017 Why do we cry? Scientists have been trying to answer this question for centuries. In 1662, Danish scientist Niels Stensen discovered that tears originate in the lacrimal gland. We have three distinct types of tears: basal tears, reflex tears and emotional tears. Most…
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Make Healthy Eyes One of Your New Year’s Resolutions
Ringing in the New Year is a time of self-reflection – a time when we look at how we can better ourselves. As we kick off 2017, many of us may have plans to lose weight or stop smoking. But did you know taking care of your eyes should also be one to consider? After…
Read MoreDealing With Eye Floaters
You know when you look at a lamp or the sun for too long and then you see spots? It’s a little disorienting, right? But what if you see spots or specks that float around in your field of vision other times too, for no reason? Besides being disorienting, it can be downright annoying. It…
Read MoreSkip the Mascara. Grow Your Own Long Lashes.
Every woman would like to have longer, thicker lashes. Unfortunately, they usually only happen after a thorough application of mascara or false eyelashes. But you’re not stuck with those wimpy eyelashes. At North Toronto Eye Care, we provide Latisse, the only FDA-approved treatment that increases the length, thickness, and darkness of your eyelashes. And you…
Read More3 Reasons Not to Skip the Comprehensive Eye Exam
Getting your eyes checked regularly is important. And while your doctor uses this visit to determine your prescription for eyeglasses or contacts, he’s also checking for common eye diseases. In fact, eye doctors are commonly the first to find chronic systemic diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes. Here are some main reasons putting off…
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