5 Reasons to Have LASIK in 2019

January 13th, 2019

What is the Purpose of LASIK?Do you struggle with the challenges of a refractive error and the restrictions of glasses or contact lenses, yet find yourself on the fence about having LASIK?

Bochner Eye Institute understands that the idea of having laser eye surgery to improve vision makes some people uncomfortable. However, we want you to know the truth about LASIK: the short, virtually painless procedure can give you the freedom and joy of clear, crisp vision and a glasses- and contacts-free lifestyle!

If you need more motivation to consider your options, read on as we share five reasons to consider having LASIK in 2019. Read the rest of this entry »

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Dr. Raymond Stein Is Keynote Speaker at Ophthalmology Meeting at Columbia University in NYC

January 12th, 2019

Dr. Raymond Stein was pleased to be a keynote speaker at the 2018 Precision Ophthalmology “Optimizing the Refractive Status of the Eye” meeting at Columbia University in New York City. Held November 30, the meeting gathered ophthalmologists, optometrists and eye care professionals from around North America to discuss the current state of cataract surgery, refractive surgery, dry eye and corneal disease treatments and share information about advances in the field.

In his first talk, Dr. Stein reflected on some of the lessons he has learned in 10 years of performing topography-guided PRK and corneal crosslinking for the treatment of keratoconus. Dr. Stein and his colleagues at Bochner Eye Institute are some of the first doctors in Canada to use this approach to treat the progressive thinning and bulging of the cornea. To date Dr. Stein has performed over 5,000 of these procedures with excellent results. 

Later, Dr. Stein spoke about using a corneal laser to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD), or the deterioration of the portion of the retina responsible for central vision. Bochner Eye Institute is the first practice in North America to use a laser to modify the cornea and improve distance and near vision in patients with AMD. A study conducted by the Bochner team showed that patients who had the laser procedure experienced improvements in both distance and near vision three years after treatment.

Dr. Stein was invited to speak at the Precision Ophthalmology meeting by Dr. Stephen Trokel, a renowned ophthalmologist and a pioneer in refractive surgery. Dr. Trokel developed the excimer laser for vision correction and performed the first human excimer laser surgery in 1987. He also trained Dr. Stein in refractive surgery in 1991.

Earlier in 2018, Dr. Stein spoke at the World Ophthalmology Congress of the International Council of Ophthalmology in Barcelona as well as the Canadian Ophthalmological Society’s annual meeting, which took place in Toronto.

Contact Dr. Stein at Bochner Eye Institute

Dr. Raymond Stein is a board-certified ophthalmologist and the medical director at Bochner Eye Institute. For more information about the work Dr. Stein and the Bochner team are doing with macular degeneration, keratoconus and refractive surgery, please feel free to call 416-960-2020 or email us today.

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Is Keratoconus Curable?

October 31st, 2018

Keratoconus is a degenerative disease that affects the cornea, or the transparent covering of the eye. Instead of maintaining a round shape, corneas affected by keratoconus thin and bulge, developing a distorted conical shape. This distortion prevents light entering the eye from focusing properly on the retina, resulting in significant visual impairment. What’s more: keratoconus can make it difficult to comfortably wear certain types of rigid contact lenses to correct vision.

Patients diagnosed with keratoconus have asked our team at Bochner Eye Institute whether the disease is curable. While a definitive cure for keratoconus has not yet been determined, our eye doctors are at the forefront of treatments to manage the disease and stave off vision loss. We are widely known throughout North America for our expertise; in fact, we established the first keratoconus clinic in Canada in 2008. Read on as we explain how we can prevent vision loss to keratoconus. Read the rest of this entry »

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Corneal PhotoVitrification (CPV)

October 22nd, 2018

 

Dr. Samuel Markowitz, a specialist in Low Vision Rehabilitation and our associate and collaborator offered the following with regards to our common experience with Clear K CPV:

Corneal PhotoVitrification (CPV) is the latest of promising therapies approved recently in Canada suitable for application in cases with dry AMD. CPV is in essence a corneal photorefractive procedure which results in structural changes in the superficial cornea which in turn redirect light passing thru the cornea towards the peripheral retina. In essence the net result of the procedure is similar to the effect of prisms on incoming light into the retina. The wavefront aberrations profile of the cornea following CPV is best described as dominated by a quadrafoil pattern which can be recorded with corneal topography. Each of the 4 quadrants of the pattern produces a prismatic effect on incoming light towards the periphery of the retina.

This technology embraces the modern understanding of residual visual abilities in those who lost central vision due to disease and the ensuing rehabilitation process. Modern low vision rehabilitation in the event of macular vision loss is based on identification of Preferred Retinal Loci present on the retina and attempts to redirect the incoming light into the eye towards the existing PRL. There is a long time honored experience in this aspect. It was and is still based on eye movement training and also on use of prisms to redirect light to PRLs. Results from this methodology of treatments are published in the literature and proved to be beneficial in improving vision in those who lost macular vision. CPV is another development in the same methodology which included training of eye movements and use of prisms. It also shows already same benefits as proven in the past with eye training methods and prisms.

In Toronto, we have experience up to date with about 20 cases (about 35 eyes) which were treated with CPV. About 18 patients saw an improvement in visual functions and noted improvements in various activities of daily living and expressed various degrees of satisfaction following the treatment. 2 cases saw no vision related improvements after treatment. There were no downward side effects following the treatment.

Given that there are no other treatments today for dry AMD, our preliminary conclusion is that CPV offers a significant benefit to those treated translated easily in significant improvements in quality of life. Also with the advent of newer technologies it has to be emphasized that CPV is not applied to and not structurally affecting the retinal tissue.

 

 

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Topography-Guided LASIK versus Small Incision Lenticule Extraction: Long-term Refractive and Quality of Vision Outcomes

October 15th, 2018

 

Author: Anastasios John Kanelopoulos, MD

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September Newsletter 2018

September 26th, 2018

89 Years of Continued Care

The Bochner Eye Institute was founded in 1929 by Dr Maxwell Bochner, a caring, compassionate, and highly respected ophthalmologist. Dr Harold Stein joined Dr Bochner in 1958, and Dr Albert Cheskes in 1966. Dr Raymond Stein became active staff in 1988 and Dr Fatimah Gilani become part of the team in 2017. Dr Rebecca Stein is a senior ophthalmology resident at Univeristy of Toronto and will be the 4th generation ophthalmologist at Bochner. This will be a first in North America with four generations of ophthalmologists.

Link to Bochner History

Ontario Optometric Association (OOA) in Toronto, June 2018

The Bochner Eye Institute was founded in 1929 by Dr Maxwell Bochner, a caring, compassionate, and highly respected ophthalmologist. Dr Harold Stein joined Dr Bochner in 1958, and Dr Albert Cheskes in 1966. Dr Raymond Stein became active staff in 1988 and Dr Fatimah Gilani become part of the team in 2017. Dr Rebecca Stein is a senior ophthalmology resident at Univeristy of Toronto and will be the 4th generation ophthalmologist at Bochner. This will be a first in North America with four generations of ophthalmologists.

Bio of Dr Fatimah Gilani

World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) in Barcelona, June 2018

Dr Raymond Stein was an invited speaker to the WOC to discuss his techniques and outcomes with Topography-guided PRK and crosslinking. The technique allows for improving best-corrected acuity over corneal crosslinking alone, so patients may wear glasses or soft contact lenses. The goal is to reduce irregular astigmatism and prevent progressive ectasia.

Article on TG-PRK by Dr Stein

Canadian Ophthalmology Society (COS) in Toronto, June 2018

Dr Raymond Stein was a guest speaker at the COS meeting in Toronto on June 2, 2018 to discuss the new technique and outcomes of Clear-K® CPV laser for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This technology is now approved by Health Canada. Bochner becomes the first centre in North America to offer this innovative technology. We are currently accepting referrals for patients with dry AMD with best-corrected acuity between 20/60 and 20/800.

Info on Clear-K®CPV for AMD

Dr Harold Stein Innovators Lecture June 2018

The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) established the Dr Harold Stein Innovators Lecture as an annual lecture. This year the lecture was delivered by Dr Soosan Jacob of India who discussed her ophthalmic surgical techniques that have resulted in improved patient outcomes.This is the first named lecture at the COS main meeting and was attended by Dr Harold Stein and family.

Innovators Lecture, Canadian Ophthalmological Society

Best Selling Textbook in Ophthalmology

The 10th Edition of the Ophthalmic Assistant, written by Drs Harold Stein, Raymond Stein, and Melvin Freeman, has been recognized by Amazon as the “Best Selling Book in Ophthalmology”. We are very proud that our textbook is being used around the world to train doctors, technicians, and staff in the field of ophthalmology.

Amazon Best Selling Book

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Does LASIK Last Forever?

September 10th, 2018

Maintaining realistic expectations of LASIK outcomes is crucial to ensuring the overall experience is successful. It is reasonable to expect that vision will be clearer and crisper after surgery than before. However, it is not realistic to expect to be completely free of glasses or contacts forever. Read on as the team at Bochner Eye Institute clarifies what this means. Read the rest of this entry »

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Canadian Ophthalmological Society – Dr. Stein Guest Speaker

June 23rd, 2018

Dr Raymond Stein was an invited guest speaker to the Canadian Ophthalmological Society annual meeting in Toronto on June 2, 2018 to discuss a new Corneal Laser for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). This low energy laser has recently been approved by Health Canada. The Bochner Eye Institute becomes the first approved centre in North America to use this innovative technology. The laser alters the cornea to redirect light to the back of the eye to a location outside of the blind spot. Clinical outcomes have been positive in terms of improved vision and enhancement of quality of life.

 

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Winnipeg Sun Article | 17 Feb 2018

March 13th, 2018

Surgery a real eye-opener

New technique for cataracts
Winnipeg Sun – 17 Feb 2018 – DR. GIFFORD JONES

As a surgeon, giving medical advice to a family member, particularly to your wife, is a difficult task.

Moreover, since she’s also my editor, Susan is well aware of my advice to readers.

Namely, that it’s prudent never to agree to surgery for a painful hip or any chronic condition until it affects your quality of life.

So, how did I react to her cataract surgery?

Read full article here.

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Read what patients are saying about Dr Raymond Stein:

October 12th, 2015

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I write this note with immense gratitude for the incredible gift you have given me. You have restored my vision to a perfection that I, at 85 years, never expected. I am able to read, write, drive and function normally again without glasses which I have worn for forty years. With great delight and thanks to you, your staff, and that impressive technology throughout your offices, I feel whole again!

My welcome at the Bochner clinic was warm, efficient and reassuring, thanks to you and all of your very personable staff.

Please accept my heartfelt thanks,

Yours very sincerely,
Susan Walker

Dear Dr. Stein,

Remember me? I’m Cathy Scott’s uncle and you performed cataract surgery on my eyes last September/October. I am thrilled to report complete success. I read every letter on Paul Monk’s chart and declared 20/20 vision!

I cannot thank you enough for the caring and professional way in which I was treated by you and your staff. I am so appreciative of everything you did. Please pass on my thanks.

Everything is now so bright and clear. Living in Muskoka I am assailed by colour and beauty that I can now fully appreciate since you gave me “new eyes”

I wish you and your family all the best for the season.

Dave Lawton

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