In 2011 the Government of Ontario approved a regulation of the College of Optometrists of Ontario allowing authorized optometrists to prescribe medications to treat several eye diseases. Our doctors are trained and certified to prescribe medication to treat eye diseases and conditions including:
- Bacterial and viral eye infections
- Red eye due to contact lens wear
- Eyelid infection and inflammation
- Inflammation of the eye
- Eye pain
- Allergies affecting the eyes
- Superficial foreign bodies
- Glaucoma
Dr. Gallagher, Dr. Ho and Dr. Smith also have a strong working relationship with several exceptional Ophthalmologists in the surrounding area for referrals for:
- Corneal disease
- Macular Degeneration
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Inflammation of the eye
- Retinal disease
- Retinal holes/tears/detachments
