AMD (macular degeneraton) breakthrough

Here is an article describing a new discovery in the fight against macular degeneration. 

Dr. Glen J. Chiasson
416-621-3333

World Glaucoma Day

March 6th, 2008 will be the first ever World Glaucoma Day. Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness worldwide. Our office will have patient education materials and risk calculators available throughout the month of March. Please ask us about this next time you are in the office or call and we can fax or email you a copy.

Dr. Glen J. Chiasson
416-621-3333

Schedule update

I will be out of the office Monday, February 11^th and Tuesday, February 12^th.

Bev and Julia will be in the office to book appointments, dispense your glasses and contact lenses, and answer any questions you may have.

Dr. Glen J. Chiasson
416-621-3333

New Frame Lines

We are happy to announce that we are carrying Gucci and Hugo Boss frames and sunglasses. We will also be receiving a new shipment of Giorgio Armani frames this week. These are well-made frames with great styles. The frames carry a 2-year warranty and can be made into progressive lenses, reading glasses, driving glasses, and prescription sunglasses. Ask Julia to show you some of the new styles the next time you are in the office!

Dr. Glen J. Chiasson
416-621-3333

Happy Holidays!

The office will be closed Dec 24^th until Jan 2^nd for the holidays. Bev and Julia will be in the office Jan 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th to book appointments and dispense your glasses and contact lenses. I will be back in the office on Jan 7^th.

Bev, Julia, and I hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

Dr. Glen J. Chiasson
416-621-3333

Schedule update

I will be out of the office on Friday November 2^nd. I will be attending a conference that weekend dealing with current therapy in ocular disease.

Bev and Julia will be in the office until 1:00 PM on Friday November 2^nd to book appointments and dispense your glasses and contact lenses. Please call them if you need any help or if you have any concerns.

Dr. Glen J. Chiasson
416-621-3333

Cornea disease update

An interesting article about a new device for those suffering from corneal disease. Click here for the story.

Dr. Glen J. Chiasson
416-621-3333

Diabetes Awareness

We are halfway through Eye Health month and quickly approaching Diabetes Awareness month. There is a diabetes risk assessment test available at http://www.diabetes.org/risk-test.jsp on the American Diabetes Association website.

Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in North America. There is a simulation of vision affected by diabetic retinopathy here. Diabetes affects the blood vessels in the retina causing them to leak. There is a good synopsis of the process here.

Please take the risk assessment test and forward it to your friends and family members who may be in danger of developing diabetes.

Dr. Glen J. Chiasson
416-621-3333

Eye Dare You

There is a great supplement in this month's Chatelaine magazine regarding the need for routine eye examinations. October is Eye Health Month in Canada. The Canadian Association of Optometrists is promoting the importance of routine eye health examinations. As someone who has recently had an experience with a patient similar to the story recounted in the article, it reinforced in me the need for routine care for your eyes and the rest of your body. If you haven’t had your eyes checked recently, or seen your dentist in the last little bit, or if it’s been a while since you’ve had a complete physical with your family physician, now is as good a time as any. When it comes to your eye health, I hope that we’ll be seeing you soon!

Dr. Glen J. Chiasson
416-621-3333

Staff Update

As summer draws to a close, I would like to update you regarding our staff.

Bev will be booking your appointments, coordinating the front desk activities, and performing the pre-testing before the eye exam. Jessica is returning to optometry school in Boston for her second year. She will be participating in more clinical training to compliment her classroom education. Julia is back from her vacation and will be coordinating your orders for glasses and contact lenses, as well as helping with some of the ocular health testing.

We hope you enjoyed your summer as much as we did!

Dr. Glen J. Chiasson
416-621-3333