When you have dry eyes, your eye doctor has several treatments available to relieve your symptoms. The best treatment for your needs depends on what kind of dry eye you’re experiencing. When you have issues with the oily layer of your tear film, your optometrist may recommend TempSure Envi, but what is this treatment? Continue […]
The world of eye care is an ever-evolving landscape of research, treatment strategies, and emerging technologies. Nowhere is this progress more prevalent than in dry eye care. Dry eye is one of the most common ocular conditions affecting Canadians, so eye care teams across the country (and the world) are constantly looking for new ways […]
If you experience dry eyes, you’re likely looking for relief. Thankfully, your optometrist has several treatment options they can recommend. One possible treatment for dry eyes is to make dietary changes. What sort of vitamins and foods should you consider when making these nutritional changes? Continue reading to learn more about some of the 5 […]
You’ve got that uncomfortable feeling in your eyes and can sense that something’s not quite right. You may be suffering from dry eye. Anything to do with your eyes is always a sensitive topic. Even if you’re doing everything right and visiting your optometrist consistently, dry eye can sometimes still affect you. So, you may […]
Ever wonder what causes dry eye disease? Your optometrist can diagnose the technical aspects of what causes dry eye. But what is dry eye? Can it be avoided? What are some of the causes of dry eye? And can stress and anxiety play a part? Let’s dive deeper. What Is Dry Eye? Dry eye occurs […]
We all know that contact lenses are an alternative to traditional eyeglasses; they are easy to take care of and comfortable to wear. However, while we love helping you and your family discover the freedom contact lenses can provide, a common condition called dry eye can make wearing contacts less than pleasant. Many people can […]
There may come a point in your life where you might think your skin could use a little love. While we don’t believe ageing is something to be embarrassed about, we completely understand if you’re looking for safe, effective ways to help your skin look the way you feel inside. One of the ways we […]
Dry eye is one of the most common eye conditions and it can arise for a variety of different reasons. Typically, dry eye is caused by issues involving the tear ducts and oil ducts can manifest through symptoms such as redness, irritation, and blurry vision. Makeup can affect your eye’s ability to produce tears and […]
After a long day spent on the computer or focusing on a task, your eyes can feel dry and irritated. While this could be fatigue, you may also be experiencing symptoms of dry eye disease. Many people suffer from these symptoms daily, and may not even recognize them. If you are affected by dry eye […]
Many sufferers feel as though they may be the only one experiencing the uncomfortable symptoms of dry eye disease, but in fact 30% of Canadians experience symptoms of this chronic condition. There are several treatments your optometrist can recommend to you based on what type of dry eye you have, but there are some therapies […]
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