Dry Eye Treatment in Canmore

Ocular Surface Disease (OSD), including Dry Eye Syndrome, is a group of conditions that can cause damage to the eyes and vision problems if left untreated. Each condition has a unique cause. Our screenings identify the root issue to provide tailored treatments.

Dry eye occurs when the eyes don’t produce enough or good-quality tears. The tear film has 3 layers: mucus, water, and oil. In some cases, tears evaporate due to insufficient oil, often caused by meibomian gland dysfunction or blepharitis.

Common symptoms of dry eye include:

Eye redness
• Stinging or burning
• Scratchiness or grittiness
• Feeling like there’s something in your eye
• Excessive tearing
• Sensitivity to light

Our dry eye treatments begin with an accurate and timely diagnosis. Certain patients with moderate to severe dry eye disease will be asked to book a follow-up Dry Eye Assessment, where we will use the Firefly diagnostic dry eye slit lamp to do an in-depth analysis of your eyes.

Once assessed, we can build a treatment plan personalized to your needs. Some of our standard treatments include prescription eye drops, eyelid sprays and cleansing products, high-dose specialty omega-3s, medications, and hot compresses.

We may also recommend an in-office treatment such as intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, radiofrequency (RF) therapy, ZEST in-office eyelid and lash cleaning, or meibomian gland expression, depending on the cause of your dry eye symptoms.

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