Diet for Dry Eye
Dry eye disease (DED) is a pretty common eye problem—approximately 30% of Canadians experience symptoms associated with dry eyes. Symptoms can include burning or scratchiness, blurred vision, and redness...
Can Dry Eye Cause Floaters & Flashes?
You’re going about your day when you see an odd shape make its way across your field of vision, or maybe you caught a flash of light and it’s causing you some concern. The next thing you know, the shape is gone and the flash of light has disappeared.
Prescription Eye Drops for Dry Eye
It is estimated that approximately 25-30% of Canadians experience dry eye symptoms. Luckily, there are many different types of treatments for dry eye. It can range from eyedrops to in-office procedures or a combination of all these things...
Can Dry Eye Damage Your Vision?
For the most part, we’ve all experienced some degree of dry eye before. Whether we’ve been standing in the wind too long, experienced an allergic reaction, or struggled with chronic dry eye, you probably know what the experience is like and how uncomfortable it can be...
7 Reasons Why You Have Dry Eye
If you’ve ever dealt with dry eye disease, you know it’s not pleasant. Dry eye disease can cause discomfort, and getting treatment as soon as possible is essential. Knowing why you may have dry eye disease can help you better understand the condition...
Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Cause Dry Eye?
Dry eye arises from issues with tear production and the condition of your tear ducts, and rheumatoid arthritis can accelerate or be the root cause of issues with your tears.
Dry Eye Tool Box for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) causes dry eye disease, specifically evaporative dry eye disease. It is caused when there is not enough oil in the tears. As a result, the tears dry up or evaporate at a quicker rate causing dryness.
What Causes Severe Dry Eye?
In addition to the pain, dry eye disease can have a significant and even debilitating effect on your vision and quality of life.
Do Scleral Contact Lenses Work for Dry Eye?
There are many dry eye treatments, and several are designed for contact lens users. Some optometrists use scleral contact lenses for dry eye disease, but how effective are they for providing relief?
Dry Eye and Nerve Pain
What is the cause of chronic eye pain and how can your dry eye doctor help you reduce the symptoms? Let’s go over the details to help you understand the condition
Evolve™ Preservative-free Eye Drops: Their Role in Reducing Dry Eye
There are constant advances in the management of dry eyes so it’s important to keep up to date on the latest treatments. Recently launched in Canada, Evolve™ Daily Intensive and Evolve™ Intensive Gel is a promising new addition to your dry eye routine
Pandemic-Induced Dry Eye (PDE)
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our way of living and it’s been over a year since we’ve adjusted to working at home and wearing masks
