Worldwide, the number of people with diabetes is rising. Today, there are more than 5.7 million Canadians living with diagnosed diabetes, and approximately one-third of Canadians already have diabetes or prediabetes and don’t know it. […]
You may be tempted to find the cheapest pair of glasses regardless of how they fit. However, glasses must fit your face. When you buy from a professional like an optometrist or optician, you gain the advantage of their knowledge on how the frames should fit. Suppose you’re the lone wolf type and prefer to […]
If you’ve had the same prescription and glasses for several years, it can bring some feelings of apprehension when it comes to adjusting to new glasses. But the downsides to not changing can be much more than the time it may take your eyes to adjust. There is no set “adjustment period” for new glasses. […]
Taking your child to their first eye exam can be an exciting, but nerve-wracking experience. No parent wants their child to struggle with learning issues, since 80% of what they learn is visual. The good news is that eye exams are the most effective way to detect and treat eye conditions and diseases, so taking […]
Although you may still be feeling uncertain about the future, rest assured that York Mills Eye Care will be here for all your eye care needs as we have been for 30 years. That’s right, we are celebrating 30 years in the neighborhood! A milestone that we couldn’t have reached without support from you, our […]
At York Mills Eye Care, we love this soup! Load up on lutein and zeaxanthin, beta-carotene and vitamin E with this refreshing cold soup made of our favorite orange vegetables. Perfect for a cocktail party. The soup also contains Vidalia onions, which are rich in vitamin C. Despite the egg garnish, this recipe contains very […]
Optic Nerve Changes and Glaucoma The optic nerve is made of nerve fibers that travel directly from the brain. Changes in the thickness of the optic nerve have been found to correlate with glaucoma. Glaucoma can create visual field loss. Glaucoma is one of the most common conditions affecting the optic nerve. It can be […]
This nutritious smoothie contains lots of vitamins that promote eye health. By Helen M. Rasmussen, PhD, RD Virginia Paige Murphy and RD Elizabeth J. Johnson, PhD Preparation time: less than 30 mins Cooking time: less than 10 mins Serves: Makes 1 large smoothie Ingredients 65g/2¼oz cooked kale 1 tbsp almond butter ½ tsp wheatgerm oil 160ml/5½fl oz […]
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Explained – Part 1 The Macula – Our Central Vision The macula is a pigmented area at the back of the eye, your retina. This is the area that we use to read and see fine detail. The macula is responsible for clear central vision. The OCT scan provides a cross […]
The two super-nutrients essential for eye health, which might be even able to restore your vision, are Lutein and Zeaxanthin and are found in green leafy vegetables, eggs and all yellow or orange colored vegetables and fruits. Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids, which are the plant pigments that give color to many fruits and vegetables. These two […]
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