Our Dry Eye Treatment Options
Having dry eyes can bring irritation to everyday tasks like reading, driving, and viewing screens. Our practice offers some of the most effective and advanced dry eye treatments available to restore eye comfort in your day-to-day life.
LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation® System
The LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System is an in-office treatment for dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction. By gently applying heat and pressure, the LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation device helps improve tear quality, bringing relief to your eyes.
BlephEx™
BlephEx is an in-office treatment designed to clean the eyelids and lash line. This treatment is often used to treat blepharitis, clearing away debris on the upper and lower eyelids. Regular BlephEx treatments can help maintain healthy meibomian gland function.
Scleral Contact Lenses
Many patients living with dry eyes may find wearing standard contacts irritating. Scleral contact lenses are an excellent option for those suffering from dry eye syndrome. These lenses will act as a reservoir for the eye, keeping moisture from evaporating from the eye’s surface.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy is a treatment method used for addressing dry eye disease. Through pulsating light, this technique can help support the production of oils used to keep your tears from evaporating, alleviating uncomfortable dry eye symptoms.
IPL is a strategy we recommend for treating meibomian gland dysfunction, a common cause of dry eye. We typically recommend multiple IPL sessions based on your needs and may recommend additional strategies to help keep your eyes comfortable.
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What is Dry Eye?
Dry eye is a chronic condition where there are not enough tears to sufficiently lubricate and nourish the eye. The glands involved in tear production either fail to produce enough tears or produce tears of poor quality.
Causes of Dry Eye
A common cause associated with dry eye disease is blepharitis. Blepharitis is an inflammation in the eyelids. It can be treated with proper eyelid hygiene.
Other common causes of dry eye include:
- Meibomian gland dysfunction
- Hormonal changes
- Medications
- Diet
- Refractive eye surgery
- Systemic diseases
Symptoms of Dry Eye
Common dry eye symptoms include:
- Dryness
- Burning and irritation
- Itchiness
- Blurred vision
- Redness
- Sensitivity to light
- Sandy/gritty feeling
- Foreign body sensation
- Tiredness
- Sudden excess of tears
- Stringy discharge
Restore Your Eye Comfort
At See & Be Seen Eyecare, we believe no one should suffer from the effects of dry eye disease.
Hear from Dr. Ritesh Patel, OD, on how we approach treating chronic dry eye.
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OUR LOCATIONS
See & Be Seen
Eyecare downtown
- 647-492-3182
- 416-516-2021
- [email protected]
- #136 – 171 East Liberty Street
- Toronto, ON M6K 3P6
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
See & Be Seen
Eyecare Midtown
(yonge & eglinton)
- 647-492-0578
- 416-483-6711
- [email protected]
- 2594 Yonge St (previously 2611 Yonge Street)
- Toronto, ON M4P 2J4
Hours of Operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
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Every year, too many people miss out on valuable vision benefits simply because they forget to use them before they expire. It can be easy to overlook these benefits amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. However, your vision benefits help you avoid unnecessary out-of-pocket expenses and take care of your eye health. Here […]
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Living with dry eyes can be an ongoing battle that affects your daily life. The discomfort can disrupt your routine from the moment you wake up to the moment you close your eyes at night. Understanding the underlying causes and exploring effective treatments can make a significant difference. A leading cause of dry eye is […]
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Liberty Village
- #136 - 171 East Liberty Street
- Toronto, ON M6K 3P6
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P: 647-492-3182
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Midtown
- 2594 Yonge St (previously 2611 Yonge Street)
- Toronto, ON M4P 2J4
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P: 647-492-0578
[email protected]