Endoret PRGF (Plasma Rich in Growth Factors) is changing the treatment landscape for Dry Eye Syndrome, offering renewed hope to sufferers. According to the CNIB, approximately 30% of Canadians are affected by dry eye syndrome causing discomfort, blurred vision, and even vision impairment. Traditional dry eye treatments offer some relief, but sufferers want a lasting…
A Lipiflow dry eye treatment can help if you are suffering from dry eye syndrome where your eyes don’t produce enough tears or dry out too quickly. Symptoms of dry eyes may include eye redness, pain, itchy eyes, or stinging or burning eyes. According to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), approximately 30%…
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,…
Jennifer Aniston is one fo the 30 million Americans that suffers from dry eye syndrome. Just like many eye patients, she had symptoms for years. She thought she had allergies. The majority of eye care patients we see at Unionville Optometry have some form of dry eye. Some have symptoms and some don’t (yet). Lipiscan…
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…
