General Eye Care

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

There are a lot of wives tales out there. You can probably think of at least three off the top your head. This is especially true when it comes to eye health. For example, it has been commonly said that squinting is bad for your vision. It has also been said that reading in the...  read more

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

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

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

You’ve probably heard the saying, “The eyes are the windows to the soul.” Did you know that your eyes are also a window into your general health? More than 30 conditions can show symptoms in the eyes! This is one of the reasons it is so important to schedule regular eye exams. An eye exam...  read more

Dr. Nicholas Skouras is dedicated to staying abreast of advancements in his field. One such advancement is collagen cross linking, a sophisticated technique for the treatment of keratoconus. Let’s take a look at what keratoconus is and how cross linking can help. What Is Keratoconus? Your eye has a transparent window on the front of...  read more

Many people avoid practicing bad habits that could prematurely age their facial appearance or their skin. However, these same people may be unwittingly doing things that could be aging their eyes. Here are five habits you should steer clear of to avoid harming your vision. Leaving Your Sunglasses At Home Even on cloudy days, the...  read more

As a full-service eye care practice, the laser vision correction surgeons at Skouras Eye Centre see many patients with an array of eye conditions, ranging from mild irritation to advanced glaucoma. Sometimes, our patients contact us wondering whether their eye disorder warrants an emergency visit to see the eye doctor. To help our prospective and...  read more

One of the most common mistakes patients make is assuming that there is no reason to go to the doctor if their eyes feel healthy. More than 400,000 Canadians, and more than 67 million people worldwide, have glaucoma. Experts estimate that half of them don’t know they have it. In its early stages glaucoma often...  read more