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What Causes Chronic Dry Eye Syndrome?
Dry Eye Calgary Treatment By Sunridge Optometrist
When the eyes do not produce enough tears to supply necessary nourishment and lubrication or produce tears that do not have the proper chemical composition, Chronic Dry Eye Syndrome occurs. The tears your eyes produce are essential for overall eye health and clear vision. Problems or imbalance with the oil, mucus or water layer of the tear film can cause dry eyes. Here are some common causes of dry eyes in Calgary that can be treated at our clinic:
Natural aging process
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF DRY EYE SYNDROME?
If you’re experiencing any Dry Eye Syndrome symptoms, contact us for treatment options.
DO YOU HAVE DRY EYE SYNDROME?
HARMFUL EFFECTS OF DRY EYE
Treatment of Chronic Dry Eye Syndrome is essential to your visual quality and health.
DRY EYE DIAGNOSIS AT OUR CALGARY CLINIC
Dry eye syndrome can be diagnosed through a comprehensive eye exam at Sunridge. If your optometrist suspects you have Dry Eye, a diagnosis will begin with the following questions:
DRY EYE TREATMENT
THE I-PEN® TEAR OSMOLARITY SYSTEM
The New Standard for Diagnosing Dry Eye Disease
I-PEN®, the world’s first, hand-held, point-of-care, solid state electronic diagnostic device to detect and indirectly measure the tear film osmolarity levels associated with marginal, mild, moderate and severe Dry Eye Disease.
BlephEx Treatment
Dry Eye Calgary Treatment By Sunridge Optometrist
HOW DOES BLEPHEX® WORK?
BlephEx is a painless in-office procedure performed by our Sunridge Optometry Eye Doctors.
A revolutionary new patented BlephEx handpiece is used to very precisely and carefully, spin a medical grade micro-sponge along the edge of your eyelids and lashes, removing scurf and debris and exfoliating your eyelids.
The patented micro-sponge is disposable and for optimal cleaning and exfoliating, a fresh clean one is used for each individual eyelid. The eyes are rinsed well afterward.
The procedure lasts about 6 -8 minutes. Most patients simply report a tickling sensation. A numbing drop is usually placed in each eye prior to treatment for increased comfort.
After the procedure, the patient is instructed on how to maintain their clean eyelids with regular nightly lid hygiene. Since home treatments are only semi-effective, the procedure is typically repeated at 4-6 month intervals.
If you’re experiencing any Dry Eye Syndrome symptoms, contact us for treatment options. Learn more about out dry eye treatment in calgary, AB, Canada
XIIDRA® GROUNDBREAKING NEW TREATMENT
LIPIFLOW, I-LUX, IPL & DRY EYE TREAMENTS OFFERED AT THE CLINIC
The Lipiflow procedure is a thermal pulsation system, delivering heat at a temperature of 42.5°C to the inner eyelid, while applying pressure to the outer eyelid surfaces simultaneously. The Lipiflow procedure takes approximately 12 minutes long, breaking down and loosening the oil buildup along the inside of the eyelid, called the meibomian glands using gentle warmth and massage. The hardened meibomian lipids that have blocked the meibomian glands are expressed, thus unblocking the meibomian gland ducts and allowing the meibomian glands to properly function and produce the oils that make up the top protective lipid layer of the tear film. Our doctors will conduct a thorough evaluation to see if you are an eligible candidate for this Lipiflow dry eye treatment and we co-manage with the local Calgary ophthalmologists.
INTENSE PULSE LIGHT (IPL) FOR DRY EYES /
MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION (MGD)
THINK YOU MAY BE SUFFERING FROM DRY EYE SYNDROME?
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