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Dry Eye Disease, Eyewear & Contacts • January 22, 2022

What Is a Scleral Contact Lens?

Contact lenses may be small, but they can make a big impact on your vision. With advancements in contact lens technology, specialized lenses like scleral contact lenses may be the answer if you’ve previously found conventional contacts uncomfortable or the wrong fit for your eye. A detailed contact lens exam and fitting is a great…

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Dry Eye Disease • January 6, 2022

What Is the Main Cause of Dry Eyes?

Are your eyes dry, itchy, or flaky? These symptoms could be a sign that you are experiencing dry eye disease. Dry eye disease is common in Canada, affecting roughly 21% of the Ontarian population alone. This eye condition not only causes uncomfortable symptoms but can affect your ability to carry out everyday tasks. Luckily, dry…

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Dry Eye Disease, Eye Care Treatments & Medications • December 8, 2021

The Latest in Dry Eye Treatments

Dry Eye Treatments That Work Many people experience dry eye symptoms throughout their lives. These symptoms may show up from time to time, or they may be chronic and affect eyes daily. Either way, red, burning eyes are never a welcome feeling. Treating dry eyes can prevent larger issues, which is why we’ve compiled this…

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Dry Eye Disease • October 26, 2021

How Effective Is Lipiflow Treatment?

Dry eye disease is a common eye condition that can leave your eyes feeling dry, irritated, and sensitive. Unfortunately, roughly 22% of Ontarians have reported experiencing dry eye symptoms at some point in their lives. If you’re one of the many Ontarians that have felt the effects of dry eye disease, you’ve probably looked into…

Dry Eye Disease, Eye Care Treatments & Medications, Eye Health • September 16, 2021

What Happens if Blepharitis Is Left Untreated?

If you have irritated, swollen, or red eyelids, you may be suffering from a common eye disorder related to dry eye disease called Blepharitis. Although Blepharitis is a chronic condition, many treatments are available to help you manage the symptoms and side effects. Even though Blepharitis can be treated and managed with the help of…

Dry Eye Disease, Eye Care Treatments & Medications • September 16, 2021

How Long Does IPL Dry Eye Treatment Last?

Are you tired of having irritated, dry eyes? Have you tried other dry eye treatments without any luck? Fortunately, some procedures can help relieve the symptoms associated with dry eye. Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment is a treatment for dry eye that your optometrist can perform. It uses light therapy to target the root causes…

Eye Health • August 12, 2021

Back to School… Back to a Little Normalcy

Well last year was another weird school year! The time to go back is just around the corner. This year both parents and students need a well-deserved change of scenery. Parents will have less bodies to watch, kids can be kids again, and post-education students can have a beer after a long day of lectures…

Understanding Your Vision • August 12, 2021

Ontario’s Eye Care System Needs Your Support

Recently, you may have seen the news about optometrists in Ontario and wondered how this impacts you and your family. Here at See & Be Seen Eyecare, the health of your eyes is our number one priority. We want you to know we have a plan to protect access to quality eye care, and we…

Dry Eye Disease, Eye Care Treatments & Medications • July 14, 2021

13 At-Home Treatments for Dry Eye

Dry eye disease is a common eye condition that affects about 30% of Canadians. When the symptoms appear, they can cause irritation—not just in your eyes but your mental state, too, if it’s not treated correctly. When you notice severe symptoms, we encourage you to see your optometrist, so they can guide you to the…

Dry Eye Disease • June 25, 2021

What is Blepharitis? [Causes, Treatment, & More]

We all know developing proper hygiene habits like brushing our teeth and showering regularly are important to staying healthy, but what about the hygiene of our eyes? If you’ve been dealing with dry eyes, there is a possibility you could have also developed blepharitis. Blepharitis is very common and can be treated with the proper…

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What Is a Scleral Contact Lens?

What Is the Main Cause of Dry Eyes?

The Latest in Dry Eye Treatments

How Effective Is Lipiflow Treatment?

What Happens if Blepharitis Is Left Untreated?

How Long Does IPL Dry Eye Treatment Last?

Back to School… Back to a Little Normalcy

Ontario’s Eye Care System Needs Your Support

13 At-Home Treatments for Dry Eye

What is Blepharitis? [Causes, Treatment, & More]

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