Dry Eye Therapy

Dry Eye Relief in Courtice

If you’re tired of battling the discomfort of dry, irritated eyes, you’re not alone. Dry eye disease affects millions, but many are unaware that there are treatments beyond over-the-counter drops.

Avis Optometric Centre takes a comprehensive approach to dry eye care, providing tailored solutions that target the root causes of your symptoms—whether that’s insufficient tear production, poor tear quality, or other underlying factors.

With the help of our diagnostic tools and different treatments such as BlephEx, we can create a plan to relieve dry eye discomfort and restore comfort to your daily life. Don’t settle for temporary fixes—book your dry eye consultation today.

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Understanding Dry Eye

Dry eye occurs when your tears are unable to adequately lubricate your eyes. This can be caused by insufficient tear production or poor-quality tears, which can lead to irritation, discomfort, and even vision problems.

Our team gets to the root cause of your dry eye symptoms through a screening and offers treatment options that go beyond simple relief to address your symptoms.

Common Symptoms of Dry Eye

If you’re experiencing dry eye, you may notice some of these common symptoms:

Scratchy or gritty feeling in the eyes
Sensitivity to light
Redness or blurred vision
Excessive watering of the eyes
Feeling like something is stuck in your eye

If any of these symptoms sound familiar, our team can help assess your condition and find the most effective treatment for you.

What Causes Dry Eye?

Several factors can cause dry eye, and often, it’s a combination of issues that lead to discomfort. The most common cause of dry eye is meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), which disrupts the oily layer of the tear film. Other causes may include:

Hormonal changes
Long-term use of contact lenses
Certain medications
Environmental factors such as dry air or excessive screen time
Health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and more

Our Dry Eye Diagnostics

Our thorough dry eye diagnostics help us understand the underlying cause of your symptoms. We use tools such as:

Dye and staining tests: These tests highlight any damage to the surface of the eye and help us determine if you are suffering from a condition like MGD
Meibomian gland evaluation: A key test to assess the health and function of the glands responsible for producing the oily layer of your tears

BlephEx for Dry Eye

BlephEx is an innovative, in-office treatment that targets one of the main causes of dry eye: meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). MGD occurs when the oil glands along your eyelids become clogged, leading to insufficient oil in your tears, which can cause rapid evaporation and dryness.

During the BlephEx procedure, a small rotating brush gently cleanses the eyelid margin, removing debris and oils that block the glands. The process is quick, noninvasive, and requires little to no downtime. Many patients experience immediate relief, with reduced inflammation and greater comfort.

BlephEx can be a highly effective way to address the root cause of your dry eye, providing long-lasting relief with regular treatments.

LipiFlow for Dry Eye (Coming Soon)

LipiFlow is a noninvasive treatment designed to relieve dry eye symptoms caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). This condition occurs when the oil glands along your eyelids become blocked, preventing the proper production of oils needed to maintain a healthy tear film.

During a LipiFlow treatment, a gentle device is placed over your eyelids to deliver controlled heat and pulsation. The heat helps liquefy the blockages in the glands, while the pulsation stimulates the glands to start producing oil again.

This can restore balance to your tear film and alleviate dry eye symptoms, such as irritation and discomfort.

ZEST Treatment for Dry Eye

If you’re struggling with dry, irritated eyes, ZEST (Zocular Eyelid System Treatment) offers a gentle yet powerful solution. This in-office treatment uses a natural okra-based gel to cleanse the eyelids and lashes, removing debris, oil buildup, and bacteria that contribute to dry eye symptoms and inflammation.

It’s refreshing and safe for sensitive eyes. At Avis Optometric Centre, we use ZEST to help restore comfort, support long-term eye health, and keep your tear film working the way it should.

Get Relief Today

Don’t let dry eye symptoms hold you back. We understand that dry eye is a unique condition, and what works for one person may not work for another. Our team will help guide you through the best options based on your specific needs.

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