Category: Meibomian Glands

What Are the Different Types of Dry Eyes?

Posted on June 14, 2020 Jeff Goodhew and Diana Nguyen

Posted in Dry Eye, Dry Eye Diagnosis, Meibomian Glands

If you were recently diagnosed with dry eyes, there’s actually more meaning behind those 2 words. Your optometrist will categorize […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Posted on May 7, 2020 Richard Maharaj and Diana Nguyen

Posted in Meibomian Glands

Relief is Available If your eyes frequently feel dry, scratchy, or irritated, then you may be suffering from dry eye. […]

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Bruder Masks – Get the Good Oils Flowing

Posted on June 6, 2017 Richard Maharaj

Posted in Meibomian Glands, Treatment

Updated March 2020 Can you guess what makes your eyes feel comfortable? If you said tears, you’re absolutely right! Your […]

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Blepharitis: The low down on scaly itchy eyelids

Posted on May 10, 2017 Jeff Goodhew

Posted in Blepharitis, Lid Hygiene, Meibomian Glands

Do you ever wake up in the morning with crusty, scaly eyelids? Combined with your bedhead and morning breath, it’s […]

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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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How Dry Eye Relates to Menopause & Other Hormonal Changes

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July 2, 2020

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What Are the Different Types of Dry Eyes?

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If you were recently diagnosed with dry eyes, there’s actually more meaning behind those 2 words. Your optometrist will categorize […]

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Omega-3s & Dry Eye Disease

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Try to keep your eyes open for as long as you can. If you’re experiencing a stinging sensation this is […]

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Trevor Miranda

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