Dry Eye Therapy & Treatment
Let Us Help You Find Relief From Your Dry Eye Symptoms
1 in 3 Canadians Suffer from Dry Eye
If you are experiencing dry, irritated eyes, know that you are not alone. Nearly 30% of Canadian men and women suffer from dry eye.
Due to its prevalence, dry eye now has a considerable amount of treatment and therapy options available. We will help formulate the ideal treatment plan to suit your lifestyle.
Recommended Next Steps
Properly Diagnosing Your Dry Eye
An eye exam is necessary to assess the root cause of your dry eye so that we can prescribe the appropriate treatment methods. The symptoms of dry eye can present similarly to other eye conditions; self-diagnosing is not advised.
Our Optometrist, Dr. Abdulla, will assess your overall ocular health during your exam, including looking for any foreign bodies that may be the culprit of your irritated eyes.
Therapy For Your Dry Eye Symptoms
An eye exam is necessary to assess the root cause of your dry eye so that we can prescribe the appropriate treatment methods. The symptoms of dry eye can present similarly to other eye conditions; self-diagnosing is not advised.
Our Optometrist, Dr. Abdulla, will assess your overall ocular health during your exam, including looking for any foreign bodies that may be the culprit of your irritated eyes.
Important Information About Dry Eye
Common Symptoms of Dry Eye
- Stinging, itching, or burning sensation
- Red eye/eyelids
- Gritty sand feeling
- Persistent dryness
- Blurred vision
- Thick mucus discharge around the eyes
Risk Factors for Dry Eye
- Certain medications cause dry eye as a side effect
- Laser eye surgery
- Gender – A lack of tears is common in women, largely due to hormonal changes
- Age – Tear production tends to diminish as we age, with dry eye becoming common for many people after the age of 50
- Lack of proper nutrients in a healthy diet
- Contact lenses
- Eye fatigue, often associated with digital eye strain
- Eye injuries
