Dry Eye Therapy in North York

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Irritated, itchy eyes can negatively affect your quality of life. Beyond simply affecting your vision, dry eye syndrome can lead to infections. Dry eyes are more prevalent than ever, so it’s time to take preventative action now.

York Mills Eye Care is your source for dry eye therapy in North Toronto. Our comprehensive eye exams take on dry eye symptoms and prepare you with hydrated eyes.

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Symptoms of Dry Eye

Dry eyes may just be temporary. But if you’re consistently experiencing dry eye symptoms, it’s best to consult our practice for a treatment plan. Some signs that may indicate you may have chronic dry eyes are:

  • Blurred vision
  • Burning or gritty eyes
  • Eye fatigue
  • Watery or teary eyes
  • Eye & eyelid redness
  • Puffy or swollen eyes
  • Eye pain

Causes of Dry Eye Syndrome

Common Causes of Dry Eye

Dry eye occurs when your eyes are under-lubricated with insufficient tears. Your tear film may be negatively influenced by one of the following conditions:

Our tears have 3 specific layers that must each function to keep our eyes moist and free of bacteria. A balance of all 3 layers is necessary to keep our eyes sufficiently lubricated:

  • Outer lipid (oil) layer to slow down evaporation and keep the eye’s surface smooth.
  • Middle aqueous (water) layer to hydrate the eye and deliver nutrients.
  • Inner mucin (mucous) layer to keep the tears sticking to the eyeball.

Dry Eye Treatment

Even though dry eye syndrome is becoming a more prominent eye condition in North America, it doesn’t mean you need to settle with the symptoms. York Mills Eye Care provides various dry eye treatments that can help relieve irritated, swollen, red eyes.

Artificial Tears

Often the first step in dry eye relief is applying artificial tears. Remember that not all artificial tears are created equal. If you are using eye drops consistently, a preservative-free choice will benefit your eyes in the long run. Many people experience irritation when using eye drops containing preservatives over a long period.

We recommend HYLO EYE CARE® preservative and phosphate-free eye lubrication.

Medicated eye drops are a prescription product for treating dry eyes. These drops aim to suppress inflammation that causes dry eyes. An optometrist must examine your eyes to determine if this is a viable solution for your ocular health. When using medicated drops, it’s important to follow dosage instructions.

Hypochlorous acid is a common disinfectant with a variety of medical uses. A pure hypochlorous all-natural disinfectant is antimicrobial and can lower the bacterial load in an irritated eye. Following an eye exam, our optometrist may recommend this treatment for dry eye syndrome and will provide instructions for use.

Dry Eye Treatment in North York & Toronto

At York Mills Eye Care, we understand the discomfort and irritation that comes with dry eyes. We offer specialized and effective treatments to help ease the symptoms and provide relief.

Our team of professionals is dedicated to ensuring that our patients receive top-quality care and personalized attention. Located in North York, Ontario, our clinic is conveniently near those living in or near Toronto. If you’re experiencing the discomfort of dry eyes, we invite you to book an appointment with us and see how we can help.

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97 Wilson Avenue
North York, ON M5M 2Z9

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9 AM5 PM
Tuesday
9 AM5 PM
Wednesday
11 AM7 PM
Thursday
9 AM5 PM
Friday
9 AM5 PM
Saturday
Closed
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