Dry eye disease is a chronic and progressive condition affecting about 30% of Canadians. Symptoms include eye fatigue, soreness, grittiness, and sensitivity to light. If left untreated, dry eye symptoms can lead to eye inflammation, abrasion of the eye’s surface, corneal ulcers, and poor vision. Meibomian glands, which are...
Meibography is a diagnostic tool we have at Avenue Eyecare to help us determine the root cause of your dry eye disease. It images the oil glands, also called the “meibomian glands”. These glands are responsible for producing the oily layer of our tear film, which helps stabilize our...
My colleagues in the United States have been raving about this new revolutionary contact lenses in early 2013. And we just finally have received our trial set in late 2013 and our patients love it. Why? Because when you wear this contact lens, it’s almost like...
Source: Review of Ophthalmology One of the hottest topics in optometry is Demodex. Demodex is a hair follicle mite that causes ocular irritation, itching and scaling of the lids. Past ocular history may include failed treatment of blepharitis. Chronic blepharitis is one of the most common diseases of...
I attended a dry eye seminar this weekend and the speaker shared a great questionnaire to incorporate into my dry eye practice. These questions help guide me to see whether you have the symptoms of dry eyes and can help in diagnosing the type of dry eye as...
Within the past 6 months, I have had several patients come into my office complaining of stinging and burning eyes. They also had concerns regarding intermittent blurred eyesight for about 10 minutes, similar to an oil film over their vision. In severe cases, these patients have developed recurring styes. So what’s going on? Most of...
Throughout my career, one of the most popular discussions that have been raised by my patients and even my friends is regarding laser eye surgery. There are some common questions and concerns regarding this procedure and I will address them here. Is Laser correction surgery safe? It is a...