Category Archives: Eye Health Blogs

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in time spent indoors and screentime here in Alberta. With the increase in time spent indoors looking at digital devices and doing near work, there is a rise among young children being diagnosed with myopia (near-sightedness) in addition to digital eye strain and dry eyes. Dr. Farrah […]

In addition to Radiofrequency (RF) treatments for dry eyes, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy can be coupled with RF or Ilux to improve your signs and symptoms. Lumenis Optima™ IPL, a revolutionary treatment targeting the inflammation in the meibomian oil glands, the underlying cause of evaporative Dry Eye Disease. IPL is a light-based therapy selectively […]

Do you have dry eyes and struggle to remember to do your hot compresses? For many dry eye patients, the meibomian glands in the eyelids are obstructed leading to meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). These glands have the important role of producing the oily part of the tears which help to lubricate the ocular surface and […]

Dry Eyes means more hydration. How many of us get enough water intake during the day? Adding lemon to your water is a great way to help consume more especially if you want the added flavor and some extra vitamin C. According to my health Alberta, it’s recommended to drink six to eight glasses of […]

Women can experience many changes during pregnancy such as body tenderness, water retention and nausea but did you know that the hormonal and physical changes experienced by expectant mothers can also affect the eyes? Blurry vision is not unusual for pregnant women to experience. Fluid retention during pregnancy can affect the shape of the eye […]

When managing dry eyes, nutrition plays a big role in improving dry eye signs and symptoms. Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil help to reduce the underlying inflammation of dry eye disease. Omega-3 oils can help promote better function in the eyelid’s meibomian oil glands, which produce the oily part of the tears that help […]

Today, we honor and celebrate the dedicated professionals who play a crucial role in maintaining our vision and eye health – Optometrists. With immense gratitude, we recognize their invaluable contributions in helping patients see better, thus enhancing their overall quality of life. Embarking on the journey to become an Optometrist is no small feat. The […]

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a loss of central vision that can occur in two forms: “dry” (atrophic) and “wet” (exudative). The dry form of AMD is the most common and generally tends to result in less severe vision loss. While there is no specific treatment for dry AMD, studies have shown a potential benefit […]

As a continuation of our series on low vision, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in adults aged 60 and older. A diagnosis of AMD does not mean a patient will necessarily lose their sight. We know that AMD is a multifactorial eye disease where elements such as family history […]

Low vision refers to vision loss that cannot be corrected by medical or surgical treatments or regular spectacle lenses. Low vision covers a broad spectrum of visual disability, from when your sight is impaired enough to interfere with daily activities like reading, cooking or driving, up to total blindness. Currently 1.5 million Canadians are blind […]