Do you find yourself with dry eyes, reaching for eye drops and a headache, rubbing your temples more often than usual? While it may seem like dry eyes cause headaches, they are simply coincidental. However, it’s still important to consider the potential underlying cause of both. If there is a shared trigger, pinpointing it and […]
Battling the persistent, prickling itch of dry eyes can be more than an inconvenience; it can affect how we work, learn, and enjoy life. Once the discomfort sets in, one of the first lines of defense is artificial tears. However, its important to understand when and how often because, surprisingly, you can actually cause negative […]
In today’s digital age, many people spend a significant amount of time in front of screens, leading to many concerns about potential side effects. Too much time at a screen can lead to eye strain, blurry vision, and dry eye syndrome. Could blue light glasses help avoid this? Blue light glasses don’t reduce dry eyes, […]
Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when there’s a problem with your tear production. Symptoms include irritation, grittiness and blurry vision. But can it lead to blindness? Mild to moderate dry eye disease would rarely cause vision loss. However, severe, untreated dry eye disease can lead to vision complications, corneal scarring and […]
Dry eye disease is a common condition that many Canadians experience. There are many ways to find relief from dry eye symptoms, and an optometrist can help by determining the underlying cause of dry eyes and providing tailored treatments. You don’t have to put up with blurry vision, scratchy, gritty, stinging sensations and red eyes […]
If you suffer from dry eyes and are a contact lens wearer, you know how uncomfortable and frustrating it can be. Dryness, irritation, and blurred vision are just a few issues that can arise. But you don’t have to live with these symptoms or give up wearing contact lenses. With modern lens technology, there’s a […]
Dry eyes are a common condition affecting millions of people every year. Caused by a number of environmental, work and lifestyle choices like screen time and health related issues, it can lead to discomfort, redness, and a burning sensation in the eyes. While these symptoms are common, there’s one more symptom that many people wonder […]
Millions of Canadians are dealing with the uncomfortable symptoms of dry eye disease. Unfortunately, dry eyes often accompany other uncomfortable conditions like digital eye strain or floaters, so it’s not unreasonable to wonder if dry eyes will cause floaters or vitreous detachment. While vitreous detachment and dry eye symptoms are both often related to aging, […]
Dry eyes are one of the most common complaints heard by eye care professionals when talking to contact lens wearers. With more than half of contact wearers reporting dry eyes, it’s no surprise you may be experiencing dry eye while wearing contact lenses too. This sensation is called contact lens related dry eye. It’s the […]
For about 30% of Canadians, dry eyes are a common occurrence, causing discomfort and even pain in some cases. The condition occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or the tears produced are of poor quality. However, your optometrist can help diagnose the exact cause of this problem through a comprehensive eye exam […]
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