Find Relief for Dry Eye at Legacy Eye Care
Dry eye can be uncomfortable, distracting, and irritating, impacting comfort, vision, and overall eye health. At Legacy Eye Care, we understand how common dry eye is in Alberta, affecting nearly 90% of residents.
Whether your symptoms come and go or persist constantly, our team offers comprehensive dry eye therapy tailored to your unique needs.
Don’t let dry eye hold you back from seeing and feeling your best. Book your dry eye assessment today and start your journey toward clearer, healthier, more comfortable vision.
What is Dry Eye?
Dry eye happens when your eyes don’t produce enough quality tears or when tears evaporate too quickly. Tears help keep your eyes healthy by lubricating, removing debris, protecting against infection, and helping you see clearly.
The tear film has 3 layers:
- Lipid layer: An oily outer layer that prevents evaporation and smooths the eye’s surface.
- Aqueous layer: A watery middle layer that nourishes and hydrates.
- Mucin layer: The inner, mucus layer that helps tears stick evenly across the eye.
Dry eye symptoms occur when these layers become unbalanced.
Common Symptoms of Dry Eye
Dry eye can cause a variety of symptoms, including:
- Burning or stinging sensations
- Eye irritation
- Excessive tearing followed by dryness
- Blurred or fluctuating vision
- Sensitivity to light
- Feeling like something is in your eye
Causes of Dry Eye
Dry eye also has many causes, often influenced by:
- Alberta’s dry climate and indoor heating
- Prolonged screen time and digital eye strain
- Aging and hormonal changes
- Medications like antihistamines or antidepressants
- Meibomian gland dysfunction
- Blepharitis
- Underlying health conditions, such as diabetes or Sjögren’s syndrome
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction & Blepharitis
A common cause of dry eye is meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). These glands produce the oily part of your tears, which slows evaporation. When the glands are blocked or produce poor-quality oil, your tear film breaks down quickly.
MGD often leads to blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids that causes redness and irritation. These conditions are closely linked and can worsen dry eye symptoms.
Diagnosing and managing MGD and blepharitis requires dedicated care, and our team at Legacy Eye Care is experienced in treating these complex issues.
Our Dry Eye Treatments at Legacy Eye Care
We know every case of dry eye is unique, so we tailor treatment plans specifically for your symptoms and causes. Options we offer include:
- Eye drops for dry eye sufferers of mild to intermittent dryness, such as Thealoz Duo, Imed Pur, and Imed Pur Gel
- Proper lid hygiene to remove debris, bacteria, biofilm, Demodex, or inflammatory material from the lid margin
- Warm compress therapy to melt stagnant lipids in the meibomian glands, improving oil flow and reducing gland blockage
- In-office therapies and innovative treatments targeting MGD and inflammation
Our goal is to improve your comfort and protect your eye health with different therapy options.
Adjunctive Therapy: Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for maintaining a healthy tear film and reducing dry eye symptoms. They improve the quality of the oils produced by the meibomian glands, which helps prevent tear evaporation and stabilizes the tear film.
For best results, Omega-3 softgels that provide combined EPA and DHA in a re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) form are most effective. PRN brand offers this rTG formulation, which closely resembles the natural form found in fish and is better absorbed by the body.
Many over-the-counter fish oils use ethyl ester (EE) forms, which require extra conversion in the body and may retain trace toxins or oxidation products. Lower-quality supplements can also cause fishy burps or reflux. Choosing a high-quality rTG Omega-3 can provide meaningful improvements in tear quality and overall eye comfort.
Take a Step Towards Healthier Eyes
If dry eye symptoms are affecting your daily life, don’t let them slow you down. Contact Legacy Eye Care today to book your comprehensive dry eye assessment.
Let us help you find lasting relief and restore your eye comfort!
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- Stony Plain, AB T7Z 0H4
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- Fax: 780-968-9611
- Email: reception@legacyeyecare.ca
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- #119-3003 43 Avenue
- Stony Plain, AB T7Z 0H4
- Phone: 780-968-9665
- Fax: 780-968-9611
- Email: reception@legacyeyecare.ca