Your eye works a lot like a camera. Light rays focus through your lens onto the retina, a layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye. Similar to photographic film, the retina allows the image to be “seen” by the brain. Over time, the lens of our eye can become cloudy, preventing light...
As the providers of your cataract surgery, the main goal of our office is to provide you with the best visual outcome possible. To help achieve this goal, some pre-surgery testing options that are not covered by your OHIP plan are available for you to consider. One option is special testing with the IOLMaster, and...
Your eye’s natural lens plays an important role in focusing images on the retina. When a cataract develops, the lens loses its clarity. Light rays cannot focus clearly, and the image you see is blurry. Eyeglasses or contact lenses usually can correct slight refractive errors caused by early cataracts, but they cannot sharpen your vision...
A cloudy lens interferes with light passing through to the retina, the light-sensing layer of cells at the back of the eye. Having a cataract can be compared to looking at the world through a foggy window. Phacoemulsification is a surgical method used to remove a cataract, which is a clouding of the eye’s naturally...
When your Family Doctor or Optometrist refers you to our office for a cataract assessment, we start working on providing you with the best possible eye care right away. Our office will call you within one week of the receipt of your referral to schedule an appointment. You will also receive an information package in...
What is a YAG laser capsulotomy? Approximately 20% of cataract patients will develop haze on the membrane behind the intraocular lens implant following cataract surgery, which results in diminished vision. The vision may be blurred, hazy, or is associated with significant glare and loss of visual acuity. This condition is known as posterior capsule opacity....
Our Practice
While on emergency call our practice sees patients from the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) #12 which includes Barrie, Bracebridge, Collingwood, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Midland, Penetanguishene, and Wasaga Beach.We see elective medical and surgical patients from the Orillia area.
About Dr. Hillson
Dr Tim Hillson is an Ophthalmologist (Eye Physician & Eye Surgeon) based in Orillia, Ontario. He treats patients with eye disorders that include, cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, and other conditions.
Our Hours
Mon-Thurs: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Fri: 8:30am - 12:00pm
Sat-Sun: Closed