Dry eye can cause a stinging, burning sensation in your eyes and make them feel like they’re dried out and sensitive. If you’re familiar with this feeling, you’ve probably experienced dry eye. This common condition causes burning, irritation, and even blurry vision. Although dry eye can cause many uncomfortable symptoms, it usually doesn’t lead to […]
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Headaches: Is Dry Eye the Cause?
If you’re experiencing dry eyes and headaches, you’re not alone. Many Canadians experience the frustrating symptoms of both conditions—and they can also occur together. There is evidence to suggest that dry eyes and headaches might be linked, but there are also conditions that can cause both dry eyes and headaches at the same time. Determining […]
Does Dry Eye Cause Blurriness?
Dry eye can often cause redness, stinging, burning, and scratchiness, but those aren’t the only uncomfortable symptoms. Dry eye disease can also lead to blurriness, among several other symptoms. However, it isn’t the sole cause of blurry vision. Several eye diseases and conditions can result in blurriness, making it crucial to consult your eye doctor […]
LipiFlow, IPL, & Radiofrequency Treatments: How Are They Different?
It’s not easy to live with chronic dry eyes, but with modern technology and treatments that can target the underlying causes, it is possible to get lasting relief. LipiFlow, IPL, and radiofrequency (RF) treatments are 3 modern approaches to dry eye therapy that can reduce blockages in your meibomian glands to provide relief from dry […]
IPL vs. Lipiflow for Dry Eye Treatment
If you have dry eyes, your eye doctor has several treatments to reduce your discomfort. They can recommend a treatment plan after determining the cause of your dry eyes. Your eye doctor may recommend IPL therapy or LipiFlow to improve your symptoms. Both treatments can remove blockages in your meibomian glands, but the recommended treatment […]
Is Blinking a Lot Bad? Blepharitis, Dry Eye, and More
The Purpose of Blinking Blinking is an essential part of eye health and function. Your eyelids protect your eyes from debris and spread nourishing tears across the surface of your eye. The average person blinks 15–20 times a minute. If you blink more than the average, that may be normal for you. But blinking more […]
Why Are My Eyes Red When I Wake Up?
If the alarm clock waking you up before dawn isn’t enough, walking into the bathroom and looking in the mirror to find a bloodshot-eyed version of yourself staring back at you isn’t a good way to start the day. Waking up with red eyes often comes with discomfort and concern as to what is happening […]
How to Prevent Dry Eye While Wearing Contact Lenses
You love the look of contact lenses and want to avoid carrying around your glasses whenever you can. There’s just one problem—dry eye disease. Dry eye disease is an eye condition that can bring discomfort and be stressful to deal with and manage. It occurs when your tears cannot provide enough lubrication for your eyes. […]
7 Reasons Why You Have Dry Eye
You’re noticing that your eyes are constantly dry and irritated. You can sense that something’s not quite right. You may be suffering from dry eye disease. Any issue with your eyes is always concerning. You can do everything right and visit your Optometrist consistently, and dry eye can still affect you. Now, you may know […]
How Intense pulsed light (IPL) Treatment Works for Dry Eye?
Dry eye disease affects millions of Canadians, causing them to suffer from irritated eyes. Thankfully, your optometrist has many different ways to treat this condition and relieve your symptoms. One of these treatment methods is intense pulsed light therapy. How does intense pulsed light therapy work? Continue reading to learn more about this treatment, including […]