Why Choose 360 Eyecare?
Monday, 24 June 2019
by 360 Eyecare
Mission Statement: 360 Eyecare’s mission is to provide and ensure the most comprehensive delivery of eyecare through multiple office locations, unifying the care embodied by the brand. Vision Statement: 360 Eyecare strives to create an environment where optometrists and optical staff work cohesively to serve the needs of their patients’ eye health and eyewear needs.
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360 Eyecare – Rosedale Grand Opening
Saturday, 01 June 2019
by 360 Eyecare
On Wednesday, May 29th we celebrated the opening of our third 360 Eyecare location in Toronto, 360 Eyecare – Rosedale. From 11:00am until 2:00pm we had a tent set up outside of our location on Bloor Street East and invited the public to help us celebrate our grand opening with complimentary beverages and ice cream,
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Eye exams for children
Monday, 15 April 2019
by 360 Eyecare
Vision is a critical part of a child’s education. Up to 80% of children’s early learning is acquired through visual processing. Routine eye exams are an integral part of a child’s health and to ensure that learning is optimized. It is recommended that children have their first eye exam at the age of six months
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What is corneal topography and why it is important
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
by 360 Eyecare
Corneal topography, also known as photokeratoscopy, is a medical imaging technique used for mapping the cornea’s anterior surface. This diagnostic tool creates a map of your cornea’s surface curvature. The data collected can then be viewed in different formats including axial, sagittal and elevations view. Why corneal topography? The human’s cornea is responsible for more
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Dry eye syndrome in children and teens
Friday, 11 January 2019
by 360 Eyecare
The rate of dry eye syndrome has been examined more closely in recent years in teens and adolescents. Studies have been conducted to examine several factors such as dry eye symptoms, signs, rate of blinking and the quality of blinks taken. Blinking is your eyes way of lubricating and keeping the eye surface moist. There
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Eye exam beyond the Prescription
Wednesday, 05 December 2018
by 360 Eyecare
What’s really involved in a Comprehensive Eye Examination People might hear it often that they need to get their eyes checked on regular basis, but many still don’t quite understand why this is important. The aim of this article is to demystify what goes on in a typical routine comprehensive eye exam and the importance
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What is Dry Eye Syndrome?
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
by 360 Eyecare
DRY EYE SYNDROME? Dry Eye Syndrome is a common problem for all ages. It occurs when your tears are not sufficient or imbalanced to keep the front surface of the eye, your cornea, well lubricated. The cornea needs constant lubrication by tears to stay healthy. Tears are made up of three components: an outer layer
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What you need to know about evaporative dry eye disease
Saturday, 12 May 2018
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Evaporative dry eye disease is one of the most common forms of dry eye conditions. It is an eye disease that is characterized by inadequate or total lack of quality tears. This usually happens when the oil glands that line the margins of the eyelids are blocked. The oil glands are also known as meibomian
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What is a dilated eye exam and why is it important?
Friday, 06 April 2018
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You might think that your eyes are absolutely healthy when there are no symptoms, however it’s important to visit an eye doctor for the dilated eye exam as many eye conditions don’t present with symptoms initially. Annual dilated exams are often recommended, however the frequency is dependent on many factors and varies from patient to
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Cataract: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Monday, 05 February 2018
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What is Cataract? Cataract is a condition in which a clouding layer develops in the eye’s natural crystalline lens which is found behind the iris. Cataracts are the highest cause of vision loss for populations over the age of 40. What are the different types of Cataract? A subcapsular cataract forms behind the lens. It
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