Dry Eye Therapy in Calgary

Book Appointment

Find Relief from Dry Eyes at Calgary Optometry Centre

Dry eyes are no fun. They’re irritating, uncomfortable, and scratchy. And worst of all, they can be caused by nearly anything.

30% of Canadians suffer from dry eye symptoms. Luckily, help is available! At Calgary Optometry Centre, we can treat your dry eyes to help you feel refreshed and comfortable.

What Is Dry Eye Disease?

Dry eye disease happens due to a lack of tear production or tears that evaporate too quickly.

There are numerous causes of dry eyes, including medications, hormonal changes, aging, laser eye surgery, and digital eye strain.

Tears are made of 3 essential layers:

  • A mucus layer that holds the rest of the tears on the eye. It’s made in the conjunctiva (or the white of the eye).
  • A watery layer, which makes up the majority of the tears. This layer, made in the lacrimal glands, keeps the eye clean.

An oily layer, which keeps the surface of the eye smooth and stops tears from falling onto the face. This layer is made in the meibomian glands. Meibomian gland dysfunction is a common cause of dry eyes.

Dry Eye Symptoms

Dry eye disease is characterized by symptoms like:

  • Stinging or burning eyes
  • Blurred vision, especially when reading
  • A scratchy or gritty feeling, like something is in the eye
  • Strings of mucus in or around the eyes
  • Red or irritated eyes, especially when in the wind or around smoke
  • Contact lens discomfort
  • Counterintuitively, excess tear production

If you’re suffering from dry eyes, allow us to find a treatment that works for you.

Treatment Options

Options to treat dry eyes include:

  • Artificial tears
  • Medicated eye drops
  • Punctal plugs
  • Using a humidifier or avoiding air conditioning

More involved treatments can be offered by our optometry team, too. Please visit us to see how we can find relief for your dry eyes.

Serving Calgarians at 3 locations

Calgary Downtown

  • Suite 110, 840 7 Avenue SW
  • Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G2

*All offices are closed at lunch

Lake Bonavista

  • #630, 12100 Macleod Trail SE
  • Calgary, Alberta T2J 7G9

*All offices are closed at lunch

Huntington Hills

  • 6530 4 Street NE
  • Calgary , Alberta T2K 6H2

*All offices are closed at lunch

Our Brands

Our Blog

Are Polarized Sunglasses Good for Night Driving?

Frames & Lenses

Not all eyeglasses require an eye exam, but you should still get both—eye exams every 2 years and glasses as often as like! With so many different types of glasses, it can be challenging to decide what kind of frames or lenses would suit you best.  Not all glasses are created the same. For example, […]

Read More…

May 29, 2023
Dr. Kent Prete

How to Prevent Digital Eye Strain

Eye Conditions

Are you one of the millions of people spending hours in front of a screen each day? Maybe it’s for work, scrolling through social media, or binging your favourite shows. As much as we rely on screens for our daily lives, many don’t realize the strain it can have on our eyes. That strain is […]

Read More…

May 29, 2023
Dr. Kent Prete

Do Blue Light Glasses Help with Eye Strain?

Eye Health Articles

Eye strain has emerged as a common issue in a world where many of our waking hours are spent staring at screens. While there are many ways to alleviate eye strain symptoms, one approach that is gaining popularity is using blue light glasses. Blue light glasses can help reduce the effects of blue light that […]

Read More…

April 29, 2023
Dr. Kent Prete
A young man with eyeglasses driving a car at night in a parking area.

Not all eyeglasses require an eye exam, but you should still get both—eye exams every 2 years and glasses as often as like! With so many different types of glasses, it can be challenging to decide what kind of frames or lenses would suit you best.  Not all glasses are created the same. For example, […]

Read More…

A young woman sitting at a desk in an office with her laptop and holding her glasses in her left hand as she rubs her eyes.

Are you one of the millions of people spending hours in front of a screen each day? Maybe it’s for work, scrolling through social media, or binging your favourite shows. As much as we rely on screens for our daily lives, many don’t realize the strain it can have on our eyes. That strain is […]

Read More…

Suggested edit: "A woman with blue light reflected on her glasses from a screen."

Eye strain has emerged as a common issue in a world where many of our waking hours are spent staring at screens. While there are many ways to alleviate eye strain symptoms, one approach that is gaining popularity is using blue light glasses. Blue light glasses can help reduce the effects of blue light that […]

Read More…

instagram facebook facebook2 pinterest twitter google-plus google linkedin2 yelp youtube phone location calendar share2 link star-full star star-half chevron-right chevron-left chevron-down chevron-up envelope fax