Dry Eye Treatment in Calgary

Dealing with Dry Eye

Our eye doctors might suggest one or more of the following therapies for your dry eye symptoms:

• Artificial Tears reduce symptoms by supplying additional moisture to your eyes.
• Prescription drops such as Restasis, Xiidra, and low-dose steroids provide anti-inflammatory properties and can often reduce even severe dry eye symptoms. 
• Biological tear substitutes, such as autologous serum, are an effective option in more advanced dry eye cases where prescriptions drops are not enough.
• Blephex is an in-office procedure your eye doctor can administer to remove bacteria and toxins from your eyelids that can cause inflammation.
• Heating Masks apply mild pressure and warmth to fight inflammation. The home therapy treatment can improve meibomian oil gland function and slow down tear evaporation.
• Eyelid-Cleansing Wipes clean debris from eyelids and lashes to soothe and reduce irritation.
• Lumecca IPL is an intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment that reduces inflammation on the eyelids by targeting abnormal blood vessels and reducing demodex overpopulation. Lumecca IPL stabilizes the tear film, lightens pigment spots, and improves meibomian gland function. IPL can improve dry eyes, ocular rosacea, blepharitis, and also has aesthetic benefits.
• RF (Forma & Forma-I), a radiofrequency treatment, delivers effective heat to unclog the oil glands. The oil is simultaneously expressed by the pressure and movement of the applicator. RF improves dry eye by reducing tear evaporation and preserving the meibomian glands. An added benefit of RF is skin tightening around the eyes. 
• Punctal occlusion uses temporary or permanent punctual plugs to help decrease tear drainage and allow for more tears to stay on the surface of the eyes.