Glaucoma: Taking Care Of Your Optic Nerve 24 March 2017 Did you know that glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in Canada? This condition is caused by deterioration of the optic nerve due to the buildup of fluids within the eye. The optic nerve plays a critical role … Continued Share
What to do in case of a ophthalmic migraine? 23 March 2017 Most of us have experienced headaches, characterized by pain and a feeling of pressure in the forehead and temples. However, a headache is very different from a migraine, which itself is distinguished from an Ocular migraine. What is the difference … Continued Share
Eye surgery and risks 2 February 2017 Today, the risks associated with eye operations are very low. This is due to an improvement of operating techniques as well as from a better selection of the candidates for the operation. In fact, prior to any eye operation, a … Continued Share
After laser eye surgery 2 February 2017 Patients’ first questions relate to the operation itself. However, it is also important to prepare them for the postoperative phase to avoid worrying about common side effects such as itching, discomfort, tearing, blurred vision, and so on. In fact, any … Continued Share
Diabetes and cataract surgery 14 November 2016 Cataracts are a common disease among the elderly. With age, lens of the eye becomes opaque and no longer allows the patient to see clearly. Today, this eye disease can be fixed with an operation that involves replacing the opaque … Continued Share
Laser eye surgery correction: Which technique to choose? 6 October 2016 There are several techniques for performing laser eye surgery and it is not always clear what distinguishes them. From all laser Lasik, PRK, EpiLASIK and more. All this terminology can be confusing! Let us help shed light on what they … Continued Share
What is keratoconus, This corneal dystrophy ? 19 September 2016 Keratoconus is an eye disease characterized by thinning and distortion of the cornea. Normally spherical, the cornea bulges and then takes on a conical shape. This degeneration is a rare eye condition, but it is also irreversible, hence the importance … Continued Share
Zoom in on Myopia [Quiz] 12 July 2016 Myopia is a vision problem that is very common. Yet, a certain number of myths surround this vision defect that affects adults, as well as children. Do you truly know what myopia is, what are its symptoms and how to … Continued Share
Do you know? Intraocular lenses do not only heal cataracts 16 June 2016 For decades, intraocular lenses have been used to treat cataracts. Today, this technique is also used for more severe vision problems, such as severe myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. An intraocular lens, what is it? An intraocular lens is also … Continued Share
Laser Eye Surgery: Protégez-Vous Recognizes Michel Pop Clinics 19 May 2016 Protégez-Vous is a monthly magazine with the mission of informing Quebec consumers and helping them choose their goods and services in a clear and informed fashion, while taking into account issues related to consumption. This organization, which is a completely … Continued Share