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Can Dry Eye Cause Floaters?

If your eyes are feeling dry, scratchy, or uncomfortable, or if you’ve suddenly started to notice small shapes floating across your vision, it’s understandable that you might feel uneasy. Because dry eyes often cause blurred vision, it’s also a simple step to assume that dry eye causes floaters to appear. The reality is that dry…
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What Is IPL Eye Treatment for Dry Eyes?

If you often struggle with dry, irritated eyes that feel like there’s something stuck in them, know that you’re not alone. Dry eye disease is a widespread concern, affecting nearly 1 in 3 Canadians.  Chronic dry eyes can lead to severe discomfort and vision impairment without effective treatment. The good news is that therapies are…
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Why Does My Eyelid Hurt When I Blink?

Ever had a moment where blinking, something you do thousands of times a day without a second thought, suddenly becomes uncomfortable or even painful? If so, you're not alone. Eyelid pain when blinking is a common experience, often caused by seemingly minor issues that can escalate if left unaddressed.  Plenty of common reasons for eyelid…
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Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Myopia, often referred to as nearsightedness, is one of the most common refractive errors in the world today. It's caused by an abnormal development in the eye's shape. Unfortunately, once the eye physically changes, myopia cannot be reversed. Although, it's important to note that some effective myopia control options are available to slow or stop…
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How Long Do Contact Lenses Last?

Contact lenses offer a convenient and flexible alternative to glasses in vision correction. Understanding the lifespan of your contacts can help you avoid exposing your eyes to lenses that are past their prime—keeping your eyes from drying out, getting irritated, or developing an infection. However, the longevity of contact lenses depends on their type. Some…
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Does Wearing Glasses Make Your Eyes Worse?

Good vision is integral to our quality of life. It influences how we interact with the world, from enjoying family moments to performing everyday tasks. However, despite its importance, many people experience common eye issues like nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. One persistent myth that continues to bewilder many individuals is whether wearing glasses…
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Amblyopia vs. Strabismus: What’s the Difference?

The importance of our eyesight in daily life cannot be understated. So when our eyes begin to experience problems, it’s essential to seek treatment from an eye care professional.  Two conditions that can negatively impact the way our eyes function are amblyopia and strabismus. While they’re often mistaken or confused for each other, they differ…

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Can Dry Eye Cause Floaters?

Dry Eye, Eye Health

The reality is that dry eye itself doesn’t directly cause floaters. Nonetheless, the 2 conditions can sometimes be interconnected due to underlying factors within the eye. […]

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May 26, 2025
Dr. Tanya Jones-Greenwood

What Is IPL Eye Treatment for Dry Eyes?

Dry Eye

Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment for dry eyes is a noninvasive therapy that uses light energy to help reduce inflammation, restore oil gland function, and improve tear quality.
IPL can offer longer-lasting relief by targeting a common root cause of symptoms, meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
[…]

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April 28, 2025
Dr. Tanya Jones-Greenwood

Why Does My Eyelid Hurt When I Blink?

Dry Eye, Eye Health

Plenty of common reasons for eyelid discomfort include eye strain, dryness, allergies, pink eye, and styes. Understanding the underlying differences in these causes can help you take steps to finding relief and recognize when to see an optometrist. […]

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March 27, 2025
Dr. Tanya Jones-Greenwood

Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Children’s Eye Exams, Eye Health, Myopia, Refractive Erros

Myopia, often referred to as nearsightedness, is one of the most common refractive errors in the world today. It’s caused by an abnormal development in […]

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January 6, 2025
Dr. Tanya Jones-Greenwood
An image of a blue, cloudy sky with black squiggles in it to demonstrate what eye floaters look like.

The reality is that dry eye itself doesn’t directly cause floaters. Nonetheless, the 2 conditions can sometimes be interconnected due to underlying factors within the eye. […]

Read More… from Can Dry Eye Cause Floaters?

Woman rubbing her eyes, showing discomfort from dry eye symptoms.

Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment for dry eyes is a noninvasive therapy that uses light energy to help reduce inflammation, restore oil gland function, and improve tear quality.
IPL can offer longer-lasting relief by targeting a common root cause of symptoms, meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
[…]

Read More… from What Is IPL Eye Treatment for Dry Eyes?

A young adult squints through one eye, holding the other closed to find relief from painful blinking while using their phone

Plenty of common reasons for eyelid discomfort include eye strain, dryness, allergies, pink eye, and styes. Understanding the underlying differences in these causes can help you take steps to finding relief and recognize when to see an optometrist. […]

Read More… from Why Does My Eyelid Hurt When I Blink?

A close-up image of a parent helping their child with atropine eye drops to slow myopia progression in their child's eyes.

Myopia, often referred to as nearsightedness, is one of the most common refractive errors in the world today. It’s caused by an abnormal development in […]

Read More… from Can Myopia Be Reversed?

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