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Treating dry eye at the source
Our clinic is equipped with advanced technologies to assess the stage of dry eye and identify its cause. Thus, you benefit from precise diagnostics and a proven treatment process. Explore alternatives to dry eye drops with a personalized solution, under the supervision of professionals dedicated to the health of your eyes.
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What causes your dry eyes?
Do you suffer from dry eyes? Do you live with dry eye syndrome? You are not alone. This is indeed a fairly common assignment. Its symptoms can become very incapacitating; we think among other things, of itching, burning or tearing of the eyes.
But what causes those dry eyes? A host of factors: hormonal fluctuations, allergies, frequent use of screens, taking certain medications and more. However, the cause is physiological in some cases.
To eliminate these causes and find better solutions, consult your optometrist now.
The Data on Dry Eye
2 %
of the Population
Dry Eye Disease is considered a public health problem affecting more than a quarter of Canadians. 1
2
Types
The two officially recognized types are aqueous deficiency (ADDE) and evaporative deficiency (EDE).2
2 %
Screen Time
Frequent use of screens is a brand new risk factor related to dry eyes. It is estimated that 88% of the increase in the disease is related to it.3
2 %
Underdiagnosed
The severity of dry eye disease is underestimated in 41% of patients, hence the importance of having access to the best technologies for diagnosis. 4