There are several factors that can cause dry eyes such as environmental changes, normal aging process, hormonal changes, certain medications, connective tissues diseases, or contact lens wear, smoking, digital device use, and many more.

Treatments for dry eyes are based on cause and severity of the condition. Dry eye questionnaire, meibography, tear break up assessment, and ocular surface staining are some of the diagnostic tests performed during a dry eye assessment exam.

If dry eyes are left untreated, it can lead to corneal damage and scarring which can cause impaired vision, contact lens intolerance, increased risk of eye infections, and decreased quality of life.

If your symptoms have not improved with over-the-counter treatments, then we recommend having a dry eye assessment examination for your personalized treatment plan.

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Eye examinations are not just about vision, it’s about the health of your eyes too. Health conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, and multiple sclerosis are just a few conditions that can impact vision and health of your eyes.

Some signs of vision loss and change are:

• Light sensitivity
• Increasing difficulty with reading
• Struggling with night driving
• Unable to differentiate colours as easily as you used to

Optometrists manage visual needs and eye health concerns. We are your primary eye care providers. We regularly diagnose and treat eye and eyelid diseases and conditions. We can prescribe oral and topical medications when necessary.

We have advanced diagnostic tests such as Optos 200o widefield retinal imaging, Nidek optical coherence tomography, and topography that are performed by our optometric technicians before you see your optometrist.

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