Many people deal with dry eyes daily. But as uncomfortable as dry eyes are, they can become much more frustrating when accompanied by a headache. When your eyes are burning and your head is pounding, you might wonder if your dry eyes caused a headache. Dry eyes and headaches share some similar causes, like underlying […]
How to Use a Warm Compress to Manage Dry Eye
Dry eyes can be irritating and uncomfortable to deal with. You may assume you need your optometrist’s help with this condition, but this isn’t always true. Did you know you can manage dry eye with a bowl, washcloth, and water? You can use a warm compress by soaking a washcloth in warm water to help […]
Scleral Lenses for Dry Eye: How They Can Help
When your eyes don’t get the proper amount of moisture they need, it can result in dry eye disease. Dry eyes can be a chronic issue and may affect anyone in your family. The first step to finding relief is visiting your optometrist for a comprehensive eye exam to get to the bottom of your […]
Do Contact Lenses Dry Your Eyes
We know that with an increase in the usage of digital devices, a common complaint is dry eyes related to digital eye strain. But you can also experience dry eyes and irritation from wearing contact lenses. Dry eyes can be detected and diagnosed during a routine eye exam. An early diagnosis is crucial to protecting […]
Are you Experiencing Dry Eye or Allergies?
If you’re suffering from dry eyes, it can be hard to determine the cause of your symptoms, especially during the springtime. With pollen, pet dander, and more allergens in the air, what’s causing your red and watery eyes? Learning the difference between dry eyes and allergies can help you know when to seek help from […]
How Omega-3 Helps Treat Dry Eye
Dry eye is one of the most common ocular conditions today. The scratchy, gritty, or stinging feeling can make your day-to-day quite uncomfortable. According to a survey from the Alberta Association of Optometrists, 3 out of 5 Albertans who experience dry eye symptoms do nothing to treat it. Talking with your optometrist to see if […]
How Eye Masks Can Help With Dry Eyes
Chances are you’ve experienced the irritation of dry eyes—after all, 90% of Albertans have reported feeling the symptoms. Burning eyes. Redness. Blurred vision. Dry eye disease can leave you with sore eyes and compromised vision. Just because dry eye disease is common doesn’t mean it’s normal and doesn’t mean you have to put up with […]