Dry eye disease is a syndrome that affects a surprising number of people. Today an estimated 30 percent of Canadians are affected; there is a good chance that you or someone you know is living with dry eye disease. There are several different treatments available to alleviate the suffering associated with this condition.
The first step to diagnosing dry eye disease is to make an appointment with our clinic for a comprehensive eye exam. During the exam this condition and others will be tested for. These screenings will allow us to determine if dry eye disease or another condition is affecting you. Your optometrist will then recommend a course of treatment so you can begin feeling better.
These are some of the most common symptoms associated with this condition although patients may experience other symptoms as well:
If you are experiencing several of these symptoms or other concerning conditions, please make an appointment with us today.
Current research supports a link between dry eye disease and allergies. Dry eye symptoms are more developed and frequent during allergy season.
Contact lens wear can cause, or make worse, dry eye disease. But, there are treatments available to help keep you in contact lenses comfortably and for many more years. These treatments will include the proper selection of contact lens materials as well as adequate and proper dry eye disease management.
If your contact lens comfort is not an 8/10 at the end of the day, then call today and book an appointment to have a better contact lens experience.
Testing with specialized technology and tools is part of the diagnostic process. The information obtained during testing will help us determine the course of action that is most likely to effectively address the symptoms affecting you. Some conditions, such as those affecting glands surrounding the eye, may require treatment in order to relieve the symptoms you are experiencing.
Sometimes dry eye disease symptoms are noticed by a patient following eye surgery. Even if your surgical center is far away, our optometrists are familiar with the most up-to-date treatment solutions and so can provide relief for post-surgical dry eye.
We can supply a range of treatment solutions directly from our clinic. From specialized vitamins to supplies like over the counter eye drops, we have items that can be used immediately as directed by your doctor.
Professional in-office treatments are available to treat dry eye disease that does not respond to basic treatments to relieve the symptoms and discomfort of dry eye disease.
These are some of the most common symptoms associated with this condition although patients may experience other symptoms as well:
If you are experiencing several of these symptoms or other concerning conditions, please make an appointment with us today.
If you believe you are starting to develop symptoms of dry eye disease, the first thing you should do is to book an appointment with your optometrist. Their expertise can set you on the right path for comfortable vision. But if you are looking for temporary relief, there are techniques you can employ to achieve some relief before you visit your optometrist.
iLux is a procedure used to help warm the inner and outer layer of your eyelid to treat meibomian gland dysfunction. By using light at therapeutic temperatures, the iLux melts the meibum blocking your eyelid orifices from producing adequate tears. This treatment rarely causes discomfort and only takes a few minutes to perform.
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