Clear vision depends on many parts of the eye, which is why the right treatment begins with identifying the cause of the problem and the patient’s individual goals. The Bochner Eye Institute provides a broad range of surgical, laser, corneal, and medical eye care options for patients in Toronto and Scarborough, ON. Medical Director Dr. Raymond Stein is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto and has performed more than 200,000 eye surgeries.
Treatment recommendations are based on detailed diagnostic testing rather than a single approach for every patient. Whether the goal is reducing dependence on glasses, treating cataracts, stabilizing keratoconus, managing dry eye, or addressing changes around the eyelids, the ophthalmology team can determine which available option is most appropriate.
Procedure Offered at the Bochner Eye Institute
LASIK Surgery
LASIK corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism by creating a thin corneal flap and reshaping the tissue beneath it with an excimer laser. It is commonly chosen for its relatively quick visual recovery and may help suitable patients reduce their dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
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Ray Tracing LASIK uses advanced imaging and artificial intelligence to create a personalized optical model of each eye. This technology allows the laser treatment to account for both the cornea and the eye’s internal optics, providing a highly customized approach to vision correction.
PRK Surgery
PRK corrects many of the same refractive errors as LASIK but does not create a corneal flap. Instead, the corneal surface layer is removed before the excimer laser reshapes the underlying tissue. Recovery takes longer than LASIK, but PRK may be preferable for patients with certain corneal measurements or lifestyle considerations.
Traditional Cataract Surgery
Traditional cataract surgery uses a small corneal incision and ultrasound energy to remove the cloudy natural lens. An intraocular lens is then placed inside the eye to restore focusing power. Different IOL options can address distance vision, astigmatism, and other visual priorities.
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Cataract Surgery Implant Options: Patients can choose from several types of intraocular lenses depending on their needs. Options may include standard and aspheric monofocal lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, multifocal lenses, extended-depth-of-focus lenses, and other advanced IOL technologies. The consultation helps clarify expected vision and the likely need for glasses with each option.
Laser Cataract Surgery
Laser cataract surgery uses a femtosecond laser to perform selected steps of the procedure, including precise corneal incisions and initial fragmentation of the cataract. It may also be combined with premium lens options and astigmatism management for selected patients.
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Light Adjustable Lens: An intraocular lens whose prescription can be refined after cataract surgery. Controlled ultraviolet light treatments are used after healing to adjust the lens’s focusing power before the final result is permanently locked in. This can be especially useful for patients seeking a highly customized visual target.
Refractive Lens Exchange
Refractive lens exchange removes the natural crystalline lens and replaces it with an intraocular lens before a visually significant cataract has developed. It may be considered for high levels of nearsightedness or farsightedness, presbyopia, or patients seeking correction across more than one distance.
Implantable Contact Lenses
An implantable contact lens, or ICL, is placed inside the eye without removing the natural crystalline lens or reshaping the cornea. It may be appropriate for patients with moderate-to-high prescriptions, thin corneas, or other factors that make LASIK or PRK less suitable. The lens can also be removed or replaced if future vision needs change.
Keratoconus
Keratoconus causes the cornea to become thinner, weaker, and more irregular over time. Treatment may range from specialized contact lenses to corneal crosslinking, Bochner Precision CXL™, topography-guided PRK with crosslinking, or other advanced procedures depending on disease severity and progression.
Dry Eyes
Dry eye can result from reduced tear production, excessive tear evaporation, blocked meibomian glands, or a combination of factors. Tear film analysis helps identify the cause so treatment can be customized using lubricating care, prescription medication, LipiFlow, or other therapies when appropriate.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration affects the macula, the part of the retina responsible for detailed central vision. The Bochner Eye Institute offers evaluation for selected patients with central vision loss who may benefit from the RestoRx™ Low Vision System, a corneal laser procedure designed to redirect light toward healthier areas of the retina.
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Cosmetic eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, can address loose upper-eyelid skin, puffiness, and under-eye bags. Upper and lower eyelid procedures are customized to the patient’s anatomy and cosmetic goals while taking eyelid position, eye protection, and ocular comfort into account.
Why Choose The Bochner Eye Institute for Eye Care?
Founded by Dr. Maxwell Bochner in 1929, The Bochner Eye Institute has nearly a century of experience in ophthalmic care and has helped introduce several advances in refractive, cataract, corneal, and implant surgery to patients in Canada. Its surgical team includes Dr. Raymond Stein, Dr. Fatimah Gilani, Dr. Nancy Tucker, Dr. Rebecca Stein, and Dr. Zale Mednick, providing experience across multiple areas of ophthalmology. More than 400,000 procedures have been performed over the past 30 years for patients from more than 70 countries.
Detailed diagnostic testing, advanced surgical technology, and a wide range of treatment options enable recommendations tailored to each patient’s eye health, prescription, lifestyle, and long-term visual needs.
Explore Eye Care Options in Toronto and Scarborough, ON
The right eye procedure depends on more than just a diagnosis or prescription. The ophthalmologists at The Bochner Eye Institute can evaluate vision, eye health, lifestyle needs, and treatment goals before recommending an appropriate surgical or nonsurgical option. To explore available eye care procedures, schedule a consultation with The Bochner Eye Institute by calling (416) 960-2020.