Comprehensive Eye Care
A comprehensive eye exam involves a thorough check of the visual system as well as the health of the eye. During your comprehensive eye exam we will perform a series of tests to assess the overall functioning of your visual system. These tests may include:
Visual Acuity
Preliminary Tests - which may include binocular vision, stereo acuity, ocular muscle motility and colour vision
Keratometry - measurement of the curvature of the cornea
Refraction
Ocular Health Evaluation - which may include dilating eye drops
Intraocular Pressure measurements
Just as importantly we will also examine your eyes for signs of abnormality, infection and disease; including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and cataracts. A yearly comprehensive eye exam is the best way to ensure optimal vision, and is the most effective approach to ocular health maintenance allowing early detection and prevention of eye and vision disorders.
Ocular Disease Management
We provide care and/or co-manage with specialists for the following:
Contact Lenses
We provide full scope Contact lens Services:
disposable & extended wear soft contact lenses
contact lenses for all refractive error: myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia
custom painted color contact lenses for disfigured eyes
Optical Services
Prescription Eyeglasses
Prescription Sunglasses
Safety Eyewear
Children's Eyewear
Sports Eyewear
Prescription Swim goggles
We work with the best laboratories who are committed to quality while continuing to develop new and improved lens designs and coatings.
Children’s Eye Exam
Experts estimate that over 80% of what a child learns in school is presented visually, so making sure your child has good vision can make a big difference in their academic performance.
Routine comprehensive eye examinations for children can detect nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism which can be promptly treated with glasses or contact lenses, allowing your child to see and function at their best. Routine eye exams are also important in ensuring your child’s eyes are healthy and rule out disorders like amblyopia, strabismus or binocular vision problems that may affect the development of your child’s visual system, academic performance and overall quality of life.
All children 19 years of age and younger are permitted one comprehensive eye exam per year with the presentation of a valid Health Card under current OHIP regulations.
LASIK/Cataract Consultation and Co-Management
Have you wondered what life would be like without the need for glasses or contact lenses? Let us educate you on the intricacies of LASIK vision correction and / or refractive lens exchange and assess your candidacy for these revolutionary cutting edge procedures.
We are affiliated with the best surgical ophthalmologic centers in Toronto, including:
Emergency Eye Care
Acute red eyes, foreign body removal, infection, swelling, pain, recent onset light sensitivity, increases in the number of floaters or flashes of light all warrant investigation and should be relayed to your optometrist. If you are experiencing any problems with your vision please call our office.
Computer Vision Syndrome
Computer vision syndrome is a common condition associated with individuals who spend long protracted periods of time focusing on a computer display. Since the contrast of print on paper is greater than that of a computer display, our eyes often strain to keep the images on our screens clear, which can result in a myriad of symptoms affecting of vision and overall ocular comfort.
According to the United States National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, computer vision syndrome affects some 90% of people who spend three hours or more a day at a computer. Some of the symptoms associated with this condition include headaches, blurred vision, eye strain, fatigue, neck pain, redness in the eyes, dryness and irritation of the eyes, double vision and difficulty focusing the eyes.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms come in today and see how a computer vision prescription can change the way you utilize your screen/devices.
ZEISS Digital Lenses make tired eyes and a stiff neck a thing of the past. They help users of digital devices to stay fresh, fit and focused vision all day long.
The effectiveness of ZEISS Digital Lenses has been proven in stress tests carried out with smartphone and tablet users. More than 90 % of all respondents were satisfied with the reduction in the symptoms of strained or tired eyes by a factor of 4.
Prefer contacts? Ask us about Biofinity Energys.
Aquaform® Technology A combination of material technologies resulting in a uniquely comfortable and high-performance contact lens.
Digital Zone Optics® lens design Digital Zone Optics® lens design helps you see clearly and go from on-screen to off-screen and back with less effort.
Dry Eye Syndrome
We have all experienced at one time or another (usually temporary) the tearing, burning and stinging symptoms associated with the drying out of our eyes. A condition usually associated with a population over 40 years of age, several tests can be performed to identify the specific cause of your dry eye syndrome and allow for the treatment solution that fits you best.
The tear film is an essential part of maintaining clear and comfortable vision. Not only do our tears provide lubrication to the eye but also aid in the prevention of infection and provide a smooth consistent refractive layer through which light must pass before encountering the other components of the visual system.
As we mature our bodies naturally produce less tears, which is a common cause of aqueous dry eye syndrome. However, deficiencies in the lipid composition of the tears may result in excess evaporation or problems with mucus production may lead to poor tear adherence / coverage of the ocular surface. No matter what the cause dry eye syndrome is a manageable condition and proper treatment can greatly increase your quality of life.
