Dry eyes is a complex disease that can be extremely debilitating to the chronic sufferer. This disease is caused by […]
What is a Dry Eye Flare-Up?
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Can Dry Eye Cause Floaters & Flashes?
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You’re going about your day when you see an odd shape make its way across your field of vision, or […]
Can Dry Eye Damage Your Vision?
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For the most part, we’ve all experienced some degree of dry eye before. Whether we’ve been standing in the wind […]
Components of a Tear Film
Posted in Dry Eye Diagnosis, Tear Osmolarity
The tear film is a unique layer on the outer surface of our eye and is approximately 3 μm thick […]
7 Reasons Why You Have Dry Eye
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If you’ve ever dealt with dry eye disease, you know it’s not pleasant. Dry eye disease can cause discomfort, and […]
Itchiness and Dryness in the Spring
Posted in Allergies, Dry Eye, Dry Eye Diagnosis
With the warmer weather approaching, spring is an exciting time to enjoy the outdoors and soak up vitamin D. However, […]
Top 3 Causes of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Posted in Dry Eye, Dry Eye Diagnosis, Hormones, Omega-3
Dry eye disease affects nearly 25% of Canadians each year and there is an increasing prevalence due to higher screen […]
Why You Get Watery Eyes In Cold Weather
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Are Watery Eyes a Bad Thing? Watery eyes can actually be a good sign. While too much water can certainly […]
Diagnosis of Dry Eye & Technology
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If you have dry eyes, your eye doctor has several treatments to help relieve your symptoms. Before they can treat […]
What Are the Best Eye Drops for Dry Eyes?
Posted in Drops, Dry Eye, Dry Eye Diagnosis, Tear Osmolarity, Treatment
Dry eyes are a common source of irritation and inconvenience for many people. The first thing people look for to […]
