Do you occasionally suffer bouts of blurry vision – times when your eyesight seems to be worse, whether it’s in the middle of the day, after dark, or doing certain activities? Vision is typically not static, but it is dynamic dependent on a variety of internal and external factors. That’s why at certain times, your […]
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May 25, 2017
May 20, 2017
What is Wavefront LASIK?
With all the various clinics employing different types of laser eye surgery, it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. Some patients have a laissez-faire attitude towards their surgery; after all, doesn’t your laser eye surgeon automatically use the latest most effective technology to perform the procedure? Yes, but there are […]
May 14, 2017
Understanding your eyeglass prescription
After your eye exam, the doctor hands you a small slip of paper covered with confusing numbers. You take it, without even looking at it, straight to your optician, who uses it to make your next pair of lenses. At no time do you understand any part of the process. Sound familiar? While you don’t […]
May 4, 2017
Laser eye surgery in Canada
Whether you’re searching LASIK laser eye surgery Toronto or laser eye surgery in Canada, you’ve come to the right place. With decades of laser eye surgery behind us, most people accept the procedure as being safe and very beneficial in achieving perfect or near-perfect vision without the use of glasses or contacts. However, one of the […]
An eye exam can detect whether you need prisms
If you have trouble reading anything for more than a couple of minutes – if you can’t seem to focus, or get headaches while reading, or find that the words jump around in a blur – but you’re totally fine doing other normal daily activities, you might need lenses with prisms. A comprehensive eye exam […]
March 25, 2017
Are toric contact lenses right for you?
If you have astigmatism, you may need special soft contact lenses called toric lenses to help you see better. These lenses are custom designed to fit your unique-shaped eye and provide clear vision throughout the day. Toric lenses do not come without their challenges and this fact makes it even more important to have these […]
March 15, 2017
Your first visit to the optometrist – what to expect
Whether it’s been many years since you visited an optometrist or you’re just now considering your first visit as part of maintaining good eye health – , you may not know what to expect. The fact is that whether you choose an established, large practice like Toronto Eye Care, with multiple practitioners specializing in various […]
March 6, 2017
Macular Degeneration: How We Can Help
Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD for short, is an eye condition that affects 1.4 million Canadians, making it the leading cause of vision loss in Canada. The disease attacks central vision, leaving patients with their peripheral vision but compromising their ability to perform such everyday tasks as driving, reading, watching television, seeing colours, and recognizing […]
Dr. Caffery: Dry Eye Disease is a Real Problem
Dry Eye Disease is becoming a more prevalent problem affecting up to 30% of the population in certain demographics. Dr. Barbara Caffery, the resident Toronto Eye Care expert on dry eye, shares her insights into this prevalent disease.
Dr. Nolfi: Glaucoma is a Covert Sight-Stealer
Glaucoma affects more than 400,000 Canadians and 67 million people worldwide. It is the second leading cause of blindness in older North Americans. Dr. Nolfi, Toronto Eye Care Co-founder, sheds light on glaucoma – a covert, sight-stealing disease.