Dry eyes are unpleasant at the best of times, let alone when you first start your day. You could wake up with dry eyes for many reasons such as a decreased blink rate while you sleep or your eyelids not completely closing overnight […]
Dry Eye
Contact Lenses for Dry Eyes: What’s Available?
Daily disposables, silicone hydrogel lenses, gas permeable lenses, hybrid lenses, and scleral lenses are all contact lenses available for dry eyes. Your optometrist can help you find the right fit for your needs. […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurriness?
Dry eyes are a surprisingly common medical condition caused by inadequate tear production or poor-quality tears. […]
Cleaning Your Eyelids to Treat Dry Eyes
If you’ve ever struggled with dry eyes, you know that the symptoms are often very uncomfortable. And if you have a severe case, the discomfort can be downright debilitating. If this is you, you’re not alone because approximately 30% of Canada’s population struggle with dry eye symptoms. In some cases, circumstances may lead to your […]
Online Learning: How Digital School Impacts Your Child’s Eye Health
COVID-19 has certainly changed the way we live day-to-day. One prominent example is online schooling. Many families who never really considered online schooling for their kids now find themselves sending children off to digital classrooms. Among the many potential complications of online learning are the potential risks that full days of screen use could pose […]