Do you have trouble seeing clearly while you’re driving at night? If so, you may suffer from night blindness. Here are some tips to help you see better after dark. We all know that activities like driving or cycling can be more challenging to do at night. However, if you have extreme difficulty seeing outside […]
So, basically, 40 is the new 30… well, that’s what I say anyway as I have passed my mid-30s. I never needed to wear glasses. I wore them for fashion (because I love glasses). But in the last 2 weeks, I’ve noticed after working all day on the computer my eyes were feeling strained and […]
From Zoom meetings and online classes, everyone is spending more time on their digital devices while we face a new world. With the majority of people working from home and adapting to a new way of living, digital eye strain is something that many of my patients have started to notice throughout the day. Our […]
Between Zoom meetings, ordering groceries online, Instagram videos, Face Time, checking the Canadian coronavirus map, endless chats with friends over Messenger, digital symptom trackers, and, of course, bingeing Tiger King, screen time is at an all-time high. Digital media has emerged as a hero in the covid-19 pandemic, since it’s making remote work possible and […]
Contact lenses can be worn safely while preventing potential contamination by following the proper contact lens care instructions, which include thoroughly washing, cleaning, and drying your hands prior to handling contact lenses. Good hygiene practices as important as ever before As always, wash your hands with antibacterial soap and water before putting on or taking […]
Itchy, red, watery eyes? Yes, it is that time of the year again where allergies rear their ugly head. Pollen-related allergies are typically the most common in Spring. To add to this, with physical isolation, we are also suddenly finding ourselves indoors much more than normal. Dust(mites) can also find a way to cause annoyance […]
Like you, we are managing WFH with our kids. Screen time is inevitable and online classes, programs and YouTube Videos keep the kiddos busy while you work. Did you know 90 mins of outdoor time per and helps limit the progression of nearsightedness? That said, these next few weeks are going to involve a significantly LARGER […]
A lot goes into choosing the right glasses for your child. Not only does your child need to like the frames, but they need to be durable and comfortable as well. The eyeglass lenses are an important aspect, too. If you’re looking for glasses for your child, here are some tips to help you find […]
How Your Eyes Depend on Your Cornea The way an eye works is by taking in visual data made up of light and shadows into the cornea. The cornea refracts (bends) this visual data through the pupil (the opening of the eye, through the interior of the eyeball). The image projects onto the back of […]
The Canadian National Institute for Blindness says that an estimated 30% of Canadians suffer from chronic dry eye. That means nearly one-third of us live with the frustration and discomfort every day. Despite this very high prevalence, I have found that many patients believe their dry eye disease is an inconvenience rather than an actual […]
Some people grow up wanting to be a famous athlete, an astronaut, or even the Prime Minister of Canada. Dr. Patel’s childhood ambition was to be an Optometrist. His dream leads him to live and practice all over the world, but his heart has always been in Toronto.
Dr. Patel was born in Toronto and grew up in the Markham area. After completing his Bachelor of Science in 2003 from the University of Waterloo, he went on to study at the prestigious New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA.
Having earned his Doctorate in 2007, Dr. Patel moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he practiced for three years in a variety of settings: surgical, and private practice. He was also part of the medical team that performed examinations on the Cincinnati Bengals NFL team.
Dr. Patel moved back to Toronto in 2010 and became the Lead Optometrist of The Herzig Eye Institute. As director of the Dry Eye Clinic, he was the first practitioner in North America to use the Lipiflow Thermal Pulsation device. His dream of owning his own practice led him to open See & Be Seen Eyecare in 2013.
Dr. Patel works hard to stay at the cutting-edge of eye health. He regularly attends continuing education seminars and, as a leader in the optometric industry, has consulted for companies such as Allergan, Shire Pharmaceuticals, Bausch & Lomb, and Tear Science. He is also a regular lecturer for the Ontario Pharmacy Association as well as the Ontario Medical Association. Dr. Patel has been voted Top 3 Optometrists in Toronto in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Dr. Patel’s passion for giving back has led him to participate in volunteer missions with Optometry Giving Sight in India and VOSH in Nicaragua. He was on the board of directors for the Ontario Association for Optometrists (OAO) and served as the association’s communication chair. Dr. Patel lives in Liberty Village, Toronto with his wife and two young children. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to old-school hip-hop, exploring the city on his bike, traveling and cheering on his beloved Toronto Raptors.
Dr. Michael Woods graduated with honours from the University of Waterloo’s Optometry program in 2013. He completed both his Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) and his Masters of Clinical Anatomy degrees at the University of Western Ontario. His externship in Washington, D.C., allowed him to work in conjunction with an Ophthalmologist concentrating on treating cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, and the anterior surface of the eye. He has also worked for the Center for Contact Lens Research (CCLR) in Waterloo, giving him extensive experience with contact lenses. For the last 3 years, he worked in North York, performing comprehensive eye exams for all ages. His special interests include dry eye and contact lenses.
While not in the office, Dr. Woods enjoys going to the gym, running, swimming, and travelling. He has travelled to Ecuador previously for a medically based eyecare mission.
Some people grow up wanting to be a famous athlete, an astronaut, or even the Prime Minister of Canada. Dr. Patel’s childhood ambition was to be an Optometrist. His dream leads him to live and practice all over the world, but his heart has always been in Toronto.
Dr. Patel was born in Toronto and grew up in the Markham area. After completing his Bachelor of Science in 2003 from the University of Waterloo, he went on to study at the prestigious New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA.
Having earned his Doctorate in 2007, Dr. Patel moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he practiced for three years in a variety of settings: surgical, and private practice. He was also part of the medical team that performed examinations on the Cincinnati Bengals NFL team.
Dr. Patel moved back to Toronto in 2010 and became the Lead Optometrist of The Herzig Eye Institute. As director of the Dry Eye Clinic, he was the first practitioner in North America to use the Lipiflow Thermal Pulsation device. His dream of owning his own practice led him to open See & Be Seen Eyecare in 2013.
Dr. Patel works hard to stay at the cutting-edge of eye health. He regularly attends continuing education seminars and, as a leader in the optometric industry, has consulted for companies such as Allergan, Shire Pharmaceuticals, Bausch & Lomb, and Tear Science. He is also a regular lecturer for the Ontario Pharmacy Association as well as the Ontario Medical Association. Dr. Patel has been voted Top 3 Optometrists in Toronto in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Dr. Patel’s passion for giving back has led him to participate in volunteer missions with Optometry Giving Sight in India and VOSH in Nicaragua. He was on the board of directors for the Ontario Association for Optometrists (OAO) and served as the association’s communication chair. Dr. Patel lives in Liberty Village, Toronto with his wife and two young children. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to old-school hip-hop, exploring the city on his bike, traveling and cheering on his beloved Toronto Raptors.