We Can Diagnose & Treat Your Dry Eye Symptoms
Did you know that over 30% of Canadians suffer from dry eye symptoms? And in Alberta’s dry, prairie climate, this number is estimated to be much higher.
There are various types of dry eye, with varying causes and symptoms. Some patients will experience chronic dry eye symptoms, while others will only suffer from mild dry eyes. Ultimately, dry eyes result from the body’s inability to create enough tears to lubricate the eyes or are unable to produce tears capable of lubricating the eyes.
We can help alleviate your symptoms. Schedule an appointment to get personalized dry eye care.
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Common Signs of Dry Eye
Dry eye symptoms typically affect both eyes, and may include:
- Persistent dryness
- Chronic tearing
- Blurry vision
- Mucus discharge around your eyes
- Light sensitivity
- Stinging or burning sensation
- Red eyes and possibly eyelids
- Gritty, sandy feeling in your eyes
Diagnosing Dry Eyes
An eye exam is necessary to properly diagnose dry eyes. Dry eye symptoms are often similar to other ocular conditions, so patients can benefit from a formal diagnosis. Our optometrist will assess your overall eye health during your eye exam, including looking for any foreign bodies or infections that may be the culprit behind your symptoms.
A Treament Plan
Designed for Your Eyes
After your eye exam is complete, we will guide your course of treatment. Each patient’s therapy will vary as it is dependent on the cause and what stage of your dry eyes.
Your treatment plan may include:
- In-office treatments such as:
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
- Radio Frequency
- ZEST deep eyelid cleansing
- Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT)
- Amniotic Membrane Therapy
- iLux thermal pulsation treatment
- Over-the-counter lubricating eye drops, gels, or ointments
- Prescription anti-inflammatory drops, gels, or ointments
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Lid hygiene products or hot compress pads
- Surgery (for more extreme cases)
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Targeted Dry Eye Treatments
Dry eye can have several underlying causes, so treatment is not one-size-fits-all. For patients who need more than traditional dry eye treatments, we offer in-office therapies designed to address common causes of dry eye and improve overall eyelid and ocular surface health.
After evaluating your eyes and eyelids, we can recommend the combination of treatments that best fits your needs, whether that includes in-office technology, eyelid care, prescription therapies, or at-home strategies.
Radiofrequency (RF) and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments use targeted energy to address factors that can contribute to dry eye, particularly meibomian gland dysfunction. Our InMode technology provides a non-invasive treatment option that can help improve meibomian gland function, reduce inflammation, and support a more stable tear film.
RF gently warms the tissues around the eyes, helping soften oils within the meibomian glands and support healthy oil flow. IPL uses controlled pulses of light around the eyelids to target inflammation and other factors associated with meibomian gland dysfunction.
Your eye doctor will determine whether RF, IPL, or a combination of treatments is appropriate for your individual needs.
ZEST provides a deep, in-office cleansing treatment for the eyelids and lash lines. It is designed to remove accumulated debris, oils, bacteria, and other buildup that can contribute to eyelid irritation and poor ocular surface health.
Keeping the eyelids and lash lines clean is an important part of managing conditions associated with dry eye and eyelid inflammation. ZEST can provide a deeper level of lid hygiene than routine at-home cleaning and may be recommended as part of a comprehensive dry eye treatment plan.
Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) uses gentle, low-level light energy as part of an in-office approach to dry eye management. This noninvasive treatment supports healthy tissue function and can be incorporated into a broader treatment plan for patients experiencing dry eye symptoms.
LLLT may be particularly useful when combined with other dry eye therapies, depending on the underlying cause of your symptoms and your individual treatment needs.
Amniotic membrane therapy uses a biologic membrane to support the healing and protection of the eye’s surface. It may be recommended for patients with certain ocular surface conditions, including significant dry eye or irritation that has not responded adequately to other treatments.
The membrane acts as a protective layer over the eye, helping support the natural healing process and providing relief while the ocular surface recovers. Your eye doctor will determine whether amniotic membrane therapy is appropriate based on the condition of your eyes and overall treatment needs.
iLux is an in-office treatment designed to address Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), a common contributor to evaporative dry eye. The handheld device applies controlled heat and gentle pressure to the eyelids to help soften and express blockages from the meibomian glands.
iLux also allows your eye doctor to directly view the eyelid margins and, with the iLux² system, capture images and video of the meibomian glands. This can help your doctor evaluate gland function and tailor treatment to your individual needs.
Our Brands
Find Us In Bonnyville & St. Paul
Bonnyville
On the corner of Main & 52nd St, across from Westline Autowash.
As you may already be aware, Alberta Health Services has recently cut back coverage on optometry services. These changes were unexpected. We are extremely disappointed with their decision and how they handled bringing about this change.
To maintain the high quality of care that you have come to expect at our clinic, there will now be a fee for most eyecare services that were previously fully covered by AHS. If you would like to know how this affects you, please call our clinic at 780-826-4437 and one of our team members would be happy to assist you. You are also welcome to contact your local MLA to voice any concerns you may have with these changes in coverage.
Thank you for your understanding and your continued support.
- 5201 50 Avenue
- Bonnyville, AB T9N 2G6
- Phone: 780-826-4437
- Fax: 780-826-4267
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
St. Paul
You can find us on 51st Avenue, next to the Fire Hall.
As you may already be aware, Alberta Health Services has recently cut back coverage on optometry services. These changes were unexpected. We are extremely disappointed with their decision and how they handled bringing about this change.
To maintain the high quality of care that you have come to expect at our clinic, there will now be a fee for most eyecare services that were previously fully covered by AHS. If you would like to know how this affects you, please call our clinic at 780-645-3790 and one of our team members would be happy to assist you. You are also welcome to contact your local MLA to voice any concerns you may have with these changes in coverage.
Thank you for your understanding and your continued support.
- 4916 51 Avenue
- St. Paul, AB T0A 3A0
- Phone: 780-645-3790
- Fax: 780-645-2830
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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