Dry Eye Treatment in Vancouver
- Are your eyes feeling constantly dry, irritated, or gritty?
- Do you experience excessive tearing or burning sensations?
- Are your eyelids itchy, swollen, or red?
- Does light sensitivity or blurred vision bother you?
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- Are your eyes feeling constantly dry, irritated, or gritty?
- Do you experience excessive tearing or burning sensations?
- Are your eyelids itchy, swollen, or red?
- Does light sensitivity or blurred vision bother you?
At our family-friendly eye care clinic in Vancouver, BC, we provide comprehensive eye exams for both kids and adults. Our services include prescription glasses and contact lenses, vision correction, and specialized treatment for age-related eye conditions, such as dry eye syndrome and cataracts.
What Is Dry Eye Syndrome? (DES)
Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a common condition affecting up to 50% of the population. It occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears, or the tears lack the quality needed for proper hydration and protection. This imbalance can lead to uncomfortable symptoms, including itching, burning, redness, watery eyes, excessive tearing, and even eye pain.
Approximately 80% of dry eye cases are caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), which impairs tear production and quality. If left untreated, dry eye syndrome can worsen and increase the risk of serious eye problems, making it essential to seek professional care.
What Causes Dry Eye Syndrome?
Dry eye syndrome is primarily caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), which accounts for more than 80% of dry eye cases. This condition occurs when the oil glands in the eyelids become blocked, leading to evaporative dry eye. However, several other factors can contribute to the development of dry eye syndrome:
- Hormonal Changes: Women are particularly susceptible to dry eye due to hormonal fluctuations from birth control, pregnancy, and menopause.
- Age: As we age, tear production naturally decreases, making older adults more prone to dry eyes.
- Environmental Factors: Conditions such as dry climates, wind exposure, and indoor heating can lead to increased tear evaporation, worsening dry eye symptoms.
- Medications: Certain medications, including antidepressants and blood pressure drugs, can reduce tear production and contribute to dry eye.
Autoimmune - Disorders: Conditions like Sjogren’s syndrome impair the body’s ability to produce tears, increasing the risk of dry eye syndrome.
Understanding these causes is crucial for effective management and treatment. If you’re experiencing symptoms of dry eye, our Vancouver eye care clinic is here to help you with comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment options.
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What Is Dry Eye Syndrome? (DES)
Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a common condition affecting up to 50% of the population. It occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears, or the tears lack the quality needed for proper hydration and protection. This imbalance can lead to uncomfortable symptoms, including itching, burning, redness, watery eyes, excessive tearing, and even eye pain.
Approximately 80% of dry eye cases are caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), which impairs tear production and quality. If left untreated, dry eye syndrome can worsen and increase the risk of serious eye problems, making it essential to seek professional care.
What Causes Dry Eye Syndrome?
Dry eye syndrome is primarily caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), which accounts for more than 80% of dry eye cases. This condition occurs when the oil glands in the eyelids become blocked, leading to evaporative dry eye. However, several other factors can contribute to the development of dry eye syndrome:
- Hormonal Changes: Women are particularly susceptible to dry eye due to hormonal fluctuations from birth control, pregnancy, and menopause.
- Age: As we age, tear production naturally decreases, making older adults more prone to dry eyes.
- Environmental Factors: Conditions such as dry climates, wind exposure, and indoor heating can lead to increased tear evaporation, worsening dry eye symptoms.
- Medications: Certain medications, including antidepressants and blood pressure drugs, can reduce tear production and contribute to dry eye.
Autoimmune - Disorders: Conditions like Sjogren’s syndrome impair the body’s ability to produce tears, increasing the risk of dry eye syndrome.
Understanding these causes is crucial for effective management and treatment. If you’re experiencing symptoms of dry eye, our Vancouver eye care clinic is here to help you with comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment options.
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Do I Have Dry Eye Syndrome?
Are you experiencing any of these common symptoms?
- Blurred vision, especially when reading
- Stinging, gritty, or itchy sensation
- Mucus strings in or around the eyes
- Excessive tearing
- Redness or irritation
- Increased light sensitivity
- Discomfort or pain while wearing contact lenses
If you recognize these symptoms, you might have dry eye syndrome.
How Does Inmode Radiofrequency (RF) Treat Dry Eyes?
Forma-I and Lumecca treatments provide comprehensive relief for dry eyes by addressing underlying causes and improving overall eye health.
Forma-I Improves Blood Circulation Around The Eyes
Forma-I addresses the symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).
INMODE Forma-I Radiofrequency treatment (RF) uses Radio-Frequency energy to generate heat which is applied to the skin around the eyes. This heat stimulates collagen formation, bringing white blood cells and stem cells to the skin around your eyes while reducing inflammation. The main benefits of RF are:
- Safely heating meibomian glands for better oil flow into the tears
- Tightening existing collagen at the dermal layer
- Stimulating the production of NEW collagen in the deeper skin layers
This treatment aids in opening up clogged meibomian glands, allowing for improved essential oils and tear quality.
Lumecca-I Treats Ocular Inflammation and Tear Film Osmolarity
Lumecca-I is an effective treatment of benign pigmented epidermal lesions and benign cutaneous vascular lesions.
Lumecca-I was developed with an advanced xenon flash lamp producing 40% of total pulse energy in the 500-600 nm range. IPL energy penetrates the skin and is selectively absorbed by lesion chromophores, melanin, or hemoglobin.
Lumecca Treats Ocular Rosacea and Dry Eyes
INMODE Lumecca Intense Pulse Light treatment (IPL) works to control the inflammatory process and to stop the vicious cycle of inflammation.
IPL treats ocular rosacea, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, and Inflammatory dry eye. IPL treatment involves flashes of light to the skin around the eyelids and face. Light gets absorbed by the mitochondria of the Meibomian Glands. This helps to switch on the Glands, and they become “younger” and more active.
IPL has been shown to treat dry eye symptoms by:
- Deleting demodex mites and bacteria around the eyelids.
- Closing off blood vessels that release inflammation in ocular rosacea.
- Allowing the eyelid glands to produce better quality and volume of the essential Meibomian Oils.
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Your Dry Eye Questions Answered
Are dry eyes a serious problem?
Is there a cure for dry eyes?
While there is no permanent cure for dry eye syndrome, we offer effective treatments to manage symptoms. Schedule a consultation with our Shaugnessy optometrists for personalized care.
Can dry eyes heal on their own?
In some cases, mild dry eyes may improve on their own. However, if your symptoms are severe or persistent, it’s important to seek medical attention.
“I have been wearing glasses for decades, pretty much most of my life. Shaughnessy Optometry is the best. It was recommended by my father in law, who is a retired physician. He said they were thorough. And he is right. On my last visit they (Dr. Sultani) discovered a problem with my vision due to getting glasses too late as a child. No other eye doctor ever discovered this before. They took their time. They interviewed me.”
Robin Susanto