Skouras Eye Care Blogs

The eye area of the face is delicate and particularly prone to aging. This is especially true of the under-eye area, which has very thin skin. The following cosmetic treatments can help treat under-eye wrinkles. Botox Botox is a cosmetic treatment commonly used to treat what are known as “crow’s feet,” which are the fine...  read more

Bladeless LASIK (also known as iLASIK) and PRK (also known as photorefractive keratectomy) are all vision correction procedures used to treat the same vision problems, including myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Allowing you to have unaided 20/20 vision. PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) was performed in 1988 and approved by Canada in 1991. Lasik was approved shortly after...  read more

LASIK eye surgery is a safe and quick vision laser vision correction procedure for those with myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. The actual procedure itself only takes about 15 minutes to perform on both eyes. Despite this, it is still important to prepare for it, as this will help achieve the best results. During your consultation,...  read more

LASIK is the most common type of laser eye surgery. This popular procedure uses lasers to reshape the cornea and improve vision. The cornea is the clear covering on the front of the eye. LASIK is highly safe, effective and painless, resulting in at least 20/20 vision. It is performed in an outpatient setting, which...  read more

Cosmetic dermal fillers are becoming increasingly popular for those who want a subtle, youthful enhancement. Dermal fillers are used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and can also be used to plump up the lips and cheeks for younger looking skin. Over time, our skin loses volume and our facial tissues thin, causing lines to...  read more

Many of us, especially as we age, know all too well that reading glasses can be a real hassle. So much so that, according to one survey, about one quarter of Canadians would willingly add an extra 30 minutes to their commute, or gain an extra five pounds, if it meant they could exchange these...  read more

Did you know that the same drug that is used to smooth out facial wrinkles was first discovered by a Canadian Ophthalmologist? Prior to becoming so mainstream for its cosmetic use Botox wrinkle smoothing treatment was discovered through its medical use. At Skouras Eye & Cosmetic Centre Dr. Skouras brings over a decade of facial...  read more

The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped window that lies at the front of the eye, focusing light. Because the cornea is dome-shaped, it allows light to focus as it enters the eye. When the cornea changes shape, the rays of light will be out of focus and vision will be distorted and blurry. This is...  read more

Dry eyes can make you miserable; however, most people wait until it gets really unbearable before visiting their eye care professional. In fact, dry eye is one of the most under-diagnosed ocular diseases because people try to treat it on their own with over-the-counter drops that only offer temporary relief. Dry eye can cause major...  read more

The natural lenses of our eyes should be clear. This allows for them to refract (bend) the rays of light that come into the eye, letting us see. If you suffer from cataracts, you will endure hazy vision due to the clouding of the lenses. Cataracts make everything you see appear blurry and less colourful....  read more