December 26, 2017
Do you realize that no two eyes are exactly the same, including your own? Each one is as unique as your fingerprints. Consequently, correcting your vision shouldn’t be a “one size fits all” approach. It requires a precise treatment plan utilizing today’s advanced state-of-the-art technology to give you optimum results. And isn’t that what you... read more
December 18, 2017
Winter conjures up picturesque images of snow falls, skiing and sipping hot chocolate by a roaring fire. It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also hard on the eyes. Your eyes can become dry and painful when it’s cold out, and an eye dryness test may be in order. But... read more
December 11, 2017
Thinking about improving your vision through LASIK eye surgery? Why not schedule it for the winter? The colder months provide the perfect time for this type of surgery for many reasons. Let’s explore them below: Allergies Are Minimal Many of us suffer from seasonal allergies in the spring and summer months. With seasonal allergies comes... read more
December 4, 2017
As we age, our skin can become lax and uneven. Thermage is a popular cosmetic treatment option, and under the supervision of Dr. Skouras is performed by our experienced technician at Skouras Eye and Cosmetic Centre. This procedure safely tightens the skin, giving your skin a smoother, more even-toned appearance. What Is Thermage? Thermage is... read more
November 27, 2017
When glasses and contact lenses become too cumbersome, many people turn to LASIK eye surgery to restore their vision. Laser vision correction is popular because it is an easy procedure for the ophthalmologist to perform, and the patient is able to recover quickly with improved vision. What is LASIK? Laser vision correction surgery is a... read more
November 20, 2017
Cosmetic dermal fillers are used by women and men alike to treat the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, plump up the lips, define hollow areas of the face and restore volume to the skin. Dermal Fillers is popular filler that can reverse or minimize some of the signs of aging we wear on our... read more
November 13, 2017
Our eyes and eyelids are very sensitive, and the surrounding skin and tissue is extremely delicate. There are many factors that can lead to the appearance of dark circles and hollow eyes such as dehydration, lack of sleep, age, life style, allergies, dramatic weight loss, sun exposure and simply genetics. Home remedies are a great... read more
November 6, 2017
Many Canadians have some degree of astigmatism. It is a common condition that can be corrected with contacts, glasses or laser eye surgery. In fact, laser surgery is a viable long-term solution and has a proven record of success in correcting astigmatism. Astigmatism is a visual defect caused by an irregular shape of the cornea.... read more
October 23, 2017
Lazy eye is the result of a miscommunication between the eye and the brain. The affected eye might actually look normal despite popular opinion on how a lazy eye might appear. Nonetheless, the occurrence is marked by the brain favouring one eye over the other. Because the brain and eye are not working together as... read more
October 16, 2017
Changes to one’s eyesight can be worrisome, but many changes are completely natural and simply the by-product of aging. However, it can be difficult to tell which changes should be investigated further and which changes are natural. Many of these changes are common as vision declines for most people in their 60s and as they... read more