Last Modified Endoret PRGF (Plasma Rich in Growth Factors) is changing the treatment landscape for Dry Eye Syndrome, offering unprecedented relief from dry, itchy, burning eyes to millions of sufferers. But what is it? And why do our Markham, Ontario optometrists swear by this breakthrough treatment for chronic dry eye patients? To understand the excitement…
Last Modified Eye drops don’t come cheap. You know, the kind you have to ask the pharmacist for; the kind that has even the smallest hope of making any difference to your irritated, Sahara-sandy eyes; the kind that you go through like peanut M&Ms in your dry-eyed desperation. Those eye drops. They don’t come cheap….
Unionville Dry Eye Clinic offers IPL treatment for dry eyes (Intense Pulsed Light Therapy) along with Lipiflow and Radio Frequency Treatments. These dry eye treatment options help patients who suffer from: Dry Eye Disease (DED) – Some of the symptoms of DED (dry eye syndrome) may include, among others, dry eyes, blurred vision, stinging discomfort,…
Last Modified In Canada, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) estimates that approximately 30% of Canadian adults suffer from dry eye disease (DED). In America, a newly published poll finds that as many as 47% of Americans experience frequent or occasional DED symptoms. In North America alone, that’s over 100 million people suffering…
This third and final post is a continuation of previous posts on the causes of dry eyes, which can occur in as many as 50% of the population. In Dry Eyes – Part 1 our Markham optometrists discussed dry eye symptoms including inflammation of the cornea and/or conjunctiva, and an inadequate quality or quantity of tears. In Dry…
“Health Conditions that Cause Dry Eyes” is our second post and a continuation of Part 1: Why Do Dry Eyes Occur? Dry eyes can occur in as much as 50% of the population. In Dry Eyes – Part 2, we will discuss the health-related causes of dry eyes. Dry Eyes Due to Aging People over…
Why do I have dry eyes? This is a very common question asked by many who suffer from dry eye pain. You are not alone – up to 50% of adults experience regular dry eyes regularly; making this one of the most common reasons for a visit to the eye doctor. If your eyes are…