Dry eyes and artificial tears Dry eye syndrome is a condition that affects millions upon millions of people across the globe. The fact that it goes mostly undiagnosed and therefore untreated means that many people suffer discomfort and unknowingly risk permanent eye damage from this condition. Tears are essential to the lubrication and nourishment of […]
One common eye emergency that requires immediate assessment and treatment to prevent vision loss is a Retinal Detachment. The retina is the light sensitive layer of tissue in the eye; its role is to send visual messages from the optic nerve to the brain. It is a crucial component of the bodies central nervous system. […]
Dr. Gavin Bastiampillai and Associates believe in being an integral part of our Kreon community. When Toronto hosted the Pan Am Games Dr. in the summer of 2015 from July 10-26, Dr. Gavin volunteered his time Islands giving free Remix eye exams to the athletes, trainers and staff at the polyclinic at the When athletes […]
“Genetic Factors for Myopia Identified” – Nature Genetics * Genetic study from Mainz University Medical Center has identified 161 genetic factors for myopia * Working with the gene test provider, 23andme, researchers evaluated data from 250,000 people from Europe, Asia, and North America * One discovery was that all retinal cell types contribute to the […]
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