Category: Blepharitis

Eye Hygiene (Eyegiene) for Better Eye Health

Posted on April 1, 2021 Diana Nguyen

Posted in Blepharitis, Dry Eye, Dry Eye Diagnosis, Lid Hygiene

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Eye Hygiene (Eyegiene) for Better Eye Health Good eyegiene is important to maintain healthy eyes. If you have poor eyegiene, […]

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Debunking Dry Eye Myths

Posted on February 15, 2021 Diana Nguyen

Posted in Blepharitis, Drops, Dry Eye, Dry Eye Diagnosis, Lid Hygiene, Meibomian Glands, Treatment

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The internet has a plethora of information. Social media networks allow information to be passed around the world in less […]

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Eyegiene the Natural Way with Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl)

Posted on January 23, 2021 Diana Nguyen and Trevor Miranda

Posted in Blepharitis, Dry Eye, Lid Hygiene, Treatment

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Make room for a new promising addition to your dry eye care – hypochlorous acid (HOCl). It has a long […]

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Cosmetics and its Impact on Dry Eye

Posted on January 16, 2021 Diana Nguyen and Richard Maharaj

Posted in Blepharitis, Dry Eye, Lid Hygiene, Treatment

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Cosmetics and its Impact on Dry Eye The Canadian cosmetic market is one the fastest growing industries expected to reach […]

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Blepharitis: the Low-Down on Scaly, Itchy Eyelids

Posted on December 15, 2020 Diana Nguyen and Jeff Goodhew

Posted in Blepharitis, Lid Hygiene, Meibomian Glands

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Have you ever woken up with your eyelids stuck together? It’s not exactly pleasant — but it’s just one symptom […]

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Quick Facts

Dry eye disease is more prevalent among women than men.

People who wear contact lenses tend to be more at risk for developing dry eye disease.

Some of the most commonly used medications are associated with dry eye disease.

The dry air in heated rooms in winter or air-conditioned rooms in summer may be sufficient to cause dry eye disease symptoms. Smoky environments can also cause dryness symptoms.

A watery or teary eye can be caused by dry eye disease.

If dry eye disease is left untreated, it can be harmful. Excessively dry eyes can lead to tissue damage, and even scar the sensitive corneal tissues of your eye, impairing vision.

Dry eye diseases can make contact lens wear more difficult because contact lenses can irritate your eyes, making your dry eye disease symptoms worse and increasing your chances of developing an eye infection.

Having dry eye disease does not mean your eyes have stopped producing tears; they may just not be producing the right kind of tears.

Nighttime ceiling fan use can dry your eyes while you sleep, causing dry eye disease.

Increased screen time in today’s modern world has led to more people suffering from dry eye disease. Screens cause us to blink less, which impacts the glands that are responsible for making high-quality tears. When your eyes become dry and irritated the surface of your eye becomes stressed, leading to inflammation.

A good layer of tears on the surface of the eye plays a vital role in clear vision. That is why people with dry eye disease tend to have poor or fluctuating vision.

Dry eye disease is treatable. You don’t have to put up with your symptoms. Speak to your optometrist today.

What Doctors are Saying

A lot of my patients have seen great success in using a combination of scheduled in-practice treatments as well as daily, at home treatments to improve management of Dry Eye.

Dr. Jeff Goodhew

Oakville, ON

With advancing technology we now can image the damaged structures that can cause dry eye disease and recommend preventive measures to improve future eye health.

Dr. Trevor Miranda

Duncan, BC

Practicing with a focus on dry eye disease has allowed our patients to get appropriate and adequate care for a disease that has been under diagnosed for decades. Finally we have the tools and scientific support to get people the help they need to preserve their visual comfort.

Dr. Richard Maharaj

Brampton, ON

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