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Diagnosis, Treatment, Management, Education & Awareness, Product Information • June 4, 2026

Why Upper Eyelids Matter

Why Upper Eyelids Matter: Dr. Paul Karpecki Breaks Down New Evidence to Transform Your Meibomian Gland AssessmentSponsored by Meivertor If you are only imaging the lower lids, you might be missing half the story. While upper eyelid meibography is often skipped in routine dry eye workups, emerging data reveals it frequently shows earlier, more severe, and more predictive gland changes than the lower…

Diagnosis, Treatment, Management • May 22, 2026

Dry Eye and Systemic Conditions: Arthritis, Sjögren’s, Lupus, and Thyroid Disease by Dr. Diana Nguyen

Dry eye affects 30% of Canadians each year, and it can be extremely debilitating. Advanced cases of dry eye disease are often linked to underlying systemic health conditions such as arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, lupus, or thyroid disease.  In most of these systemic health conditions, the underlying cause is inflammatory and can affect various parts of the body, including the ocular surface. In today’s…

Diagnosis, Treatment, Management • May 21, 2026

How Allergies Can Make Dry Eye Worse

The morning sun peeping out from behind the clouds, the flowers starting to bloom, and the grass turning green; all signs that spring is here, a welcome reprieve from the snow and sleet of a long winter. However, if you’re like thousands of other people, spring brings one annoying side effect: allergies. If your eyes start to…

Case Study, Clinic Tips, Diagnosis, Treatment, Management, Product Information • December 19, 2025

Accelerating Dry Eye Innovation with Real‑World AI

Innovation in dry eye care is always accelerating, and we’re thrilled to spotlight our partner, AI4EYES, as they embark on a groundbreaking clinical initiative. Their latest initiative marks a major milestone in optometry: the collection of real-world data from 1,000 patients to advance artificial intelligence in ocular diagnostics. Why This Matters Dry eye disease is…

Diagnosis, Treatment, Management • September 16, 2025

Dry Eye Diagnosis

If you have dry eyes, your eye doctor has several treatments to help relieve your symptoms. Before they can treat you, your doctor has to diagnose this condition first, but how do they do this? Many dry eye diagnostic technologies exist today. Continue reading to learn more about dry eye diagnosis and some emerging technologies. What is Dry…

Diagnosis, Treatment, Management • September 16, 2025

Advancing Dry Eye Diagnosis

Dry eye disease (DED) continues to be one of the most prevalent and multifactorial conditions encountered in clinical practice. Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective management yet symptoms often overlap with ocular surface disorders. As eye care professionals, staying informed about both foundational and emerging diagnostic tools is key to delivering personalized and effective care.…

Diagnosis, Treatment, Management • September 16, 2025

The Importance of Eye Hygiene

Eye Hygiene for Better Eye Health Good eyelid hygiene is important to maintain healthy eyes. If you have poor eyelid hygiene, your eyes will become itchy, inflamed and dry. This condition is known as blepharitis1. In chronic cases, you may experience severe dryness, infections2, styes3 and chalazion4. Maintaining good eyelid hygiene is one of the most important things you can do for…

Diagnosis, Treatment, Management • September 16, 2025

Some In-Office Dry Eye Treatments

If your eyes are irritated, sensitive or burning then you could have dry eye disease. For patients with mild dry eye, their symptoms can simply be reduced by using preservative-free artificial tears (a.k.a. eye drops). However, if your symptoms are becoming constant and severe, then you may need advanced procedure-based treatments as recommended by your…

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Diagnosis, Treatment, Management • September 16, 2025

Dry Eye and Cataract Surgery: Why Preoperative Management Matters

Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures in Canada, with high expectations for visual outcomes and patient satisfaction. One often overlooked factor can significantly impact results: dry eye disease. As eye care professionals, we must recognize that preoperative dry eye management is not optional—it's essential. The Hidden Impact of Dry Eye on…