News – Toronto Eye Care

Dr. Caffery: Dry Eye Disease is a Real Problem

Toronto Eye Care — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 19:15:11 +0000

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

Toronto Eye Care — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 18:27:27 +0000

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.

Dr. Kawale Discusses Cataracts

Toronto Eye Care — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:22:32 +0000

For individuals that are 50 years and older, cataracts are the most common age-related vision change causing cloudy and deteriorating vision. In this video segment, Toronto Eye Care Co-founder Dr. Kawale, describes cataracts and highlights some of the very successful treatment options.

Dr. Dan Quaglietta Joins the Bloor-Jane Clinic

Toronto Eye Care — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:06:09 +0000

Co-founders Dr. Jerry Nolfi and Dr. Jill Paterson are proud to announce the addition of Dr. Dan Quaglietta to our Bloor-Jane clinic. Dr. Quaglietta graduated with high distinction from the University of Waterloo in 2011. He completed an internship in ocular disease at OMNI Eye Care in Atlanta, Georgia, and in pediatrics and vision therapy in Brampton, Ontario.

Prior to his optometric training, Dr. Quaglietta completed his Honors Bachelors of Science at the University of Toronto studying Human Biology and Physiology, with special interests in infant physiology and development. He later went on to complete a Masters in Science at the University of Toronto investigating the differences between male and female energy metabolism. His work was presented at several national and international conferences and published in high ranking academic journals. He received the Richard Rowe Research Award and the Lorne Phenix Award for this work.

Dr. Quaglietta is an active volunteer in the community and received the Gordon Cressy Leadership award for his work by the University of Toronto.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Quaglietta to our clinic and to the Bloor West Village community.

Toronto Eye Care Launches Visioffice Dispensing System

Toronto Eye Care — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:27:18 +0000

Toronto Eye Care Optometric Clinic (TEC) is proud to announce the addition of the Visioffice® from Essilor – a state-of-the-art dispensing system which produces a personalized optical solution for the individual visual needs of each patient.

Our experienced optical associates will utilize Visioffice® from Essilor to:

Recommend the best lens solution for a given prescription or lifestyle
Record and perform up to 20 critical measurements – even those needed for today’s technologically advanced lenses
Measure the real 3D position of each eye’s unique eye rotation center (ERC) to create the most individualized lenses possible—eyecode lenses
Produce the most technologically advanced lenses to maximize visual acuity and optimize lens performance

Visioffice® is the first and only universal measuring system that obtains every possible parameter needed for today’s individualized lenses. Only the Visioffice® system measures a revolutionary new parameter — the real 3D position of the eye rotation center for each eye to maximize lens performance and expedite adaptation.

Please visit us in the Manulife Centre for a live demonstration or email us at eyeglasses@torontoeyecare.com for more information.

TearLab Tear Osmolarity Testing Now Available

Toronto Eye Care — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:20:48 +0000

Toronto Eye Care (TEC) is proud to announce the addition of the TearLab Tear Osmolarity System to our advanced diagnostic practice. The TearLab Osmolarity System is the first objective and quantitative test for diagnosing and managing Dry Eye patients.

Fast and accurate results in seconds using only 50 nanoliters (nL) of tear film to diagnose Dry Eye Disease
Enables discussion with patients around a number improving treatment compliance
Incorporating tear osmolarity into the standard of care provides the best indication of early stage disease

Hyperosmolarity has been described in the scientific literature as a primary marker of tear film integrity. When the quantity or quality of secreted tears is compromised (known as aqueous deficient or evaporative Dry Eye Disease), increased rates of evaporation lead to a more concentrated tear film (increased osmolarity) and can lead to inflammatory changes on the ocular surface.

Our eye doctors and technicians are thrilled to have TearLab added to our diagnostic platform. TEC co-founder Dr. Nolfi stated that, “TearLab represents a significant leap forward in dry eye diagnostic technology. In my opinion, it will become the gold standard for dry eye diagnosis and will benefit many patients through early detection of a very common problem.”