Dry Eye Therapy in Liberty Village & Midtown

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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.

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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.

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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) 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.

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See What MGD Looks Like

Other common causes of dry eye include:

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. 

OUR LOCATIONS

See & Be Seen
Eyecare downtown

  • #136 – 171 East Liberty Street
  • Toronto, ON M6K 3P6

See & Be Seen
Eyecare Midtown
(yonge & eglinton)

  • 2594 Yonge St (previously 2611 Yonge Street)
  • Toronto, ON M4P 2J4

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What Are Multifocal Contact Lenses?

Eyewear & Contacts

Whether you’re reading a book, scrolling on your phone, or driving through busy city streets, having clear vision at all distances is essential. But as your eyes age or change, seeing sharply near and far isn’t always simple. If you’ve found yourself switching between multiple pairs of glasses or struggling with blurry close-up text, multifocal […]

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May 27, 2025
Dr. Ritesh Patel

Pink Eye vs. Stye: How to Tell The Difference

Stye

Have you ever woken up with a red, irritated eye and wondered if it’s pink eye or a stye? You’re not alone. These 2 common eye conditions are often confused because they can look and feel quite similar at first.  But here’s the key difference: pink eye causes redness across the white of the eye, […]

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May 27, 2025
Dr. Ritesh Patel

What Glasses Are In Style for 2025?

Eyewear & Contacts

Eyewear has long evolved past its purely functional purpose, becoming a critical aspect of personal style and an essential accessory. With each year, glasses trends shift to reflect broader cultural movements in fashion, technology, and sustainability.  In 2025, bold oversized frames and tech-inspired designs are making a strong comeback. At the same time, classic vintage […]

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May 14, 2025
Dr. Ritesh Patel
Close-up of multifocal contact lenses placed on a clean surface.

Whether you’re reading a book, scrolling on your phone, or driving through busy city streets, having clear vision at all distances is essential. But as your eyes age or change, seeing sharply near and far isn’t always simple. If you’ve found yourself switching between multiple pairs of glasses or struggling with blurry close-up text, multifocal […]

Read More…

Close-up of a person gently pulling down their lower eyelid to reveal redness, showing possible signs of pink eye.

Have you ever woken up with a red, irritated eye and wondered if it’s pink eye or a stye? You’re not alone. These 2 common eye conditions are often confused because they can look and feel quite similar at first.  But here’s the key difference: pink eye causes redness across the white of the eye, […]

Read More…

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Eyewear has long evolved past its purely functional purpose, becoming a critical aspect of personal style and an essential accessory. With each year, glasses trends shift to reflect broader cultural movements in fashion, technology, and sustainability.  In 2025, bold oversized frames and tech-inspired designs are making a strong comeback. At the same time, classic vintage […]

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