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Comfort and Clarity: Leading Dry Eye Treatment in Lethbridge, Alberta

Experience the relief you deserve with Lethbridge Vision Care’s comprehensive Dry Eye solutions. Dry eye disease, a chronic condition affecting tear production and quality, can lead to discomfort, blurred vision, and inflammation. Factors like screen time, hormonal changes, and environmental conditions contribute to this condition. Our range of treatments, including at-home care and in-office procedures, ensure personalized care tailored to your needs. Discover the difference our expertise can make in your ocular comfort and overall well-being.

Recognize the Signs of Dry Eyes: Find Relief with Lethbridge Vision Care

Dry eyes can manifest in various ways, causing discomfort and impacting your daily life. Look out for these common symptoms that may indicate dry eyes:

  • Irritation: Experience a persistent feeling of discomfort or itchiness in your eyes.
  • Burning or stinging sensation: Feel a burning or stinging pain that can be bothersome.
  • Gritty or sandy feeling: Notice a sensation as if there’s sand or grit in your eyes.
  • Sensitivity to light: Find that bright lights or sunlight cause discomfort or increased sensitivity.
  • Stringy mucus: Observe the presence of stringy mucus in or around your eyes.
  • Redness: Notice redness in the whites of your eyes, indicating inflammation.
  • Blurred vision: Experience a temporary blurring of your vision that may fluctuate throughout the day.
  • Inability to wear conventional contact lenses comfortably: Encounter challenges or discomfort when wearing traditional contact lenses.
  • Difficulty driving at night: Struggle with vision clarity, particularly when driving in low-light conditions.
  • Eye fatigue: Feel tiredness or strain in your eyes, especially after prolonged visual tasks.
  • Excessive tearing: Witness increased tear production as your eyes try to compensate for moisture loss.

Understanding the Causes of Dry Eyes and How Lethbridge Vision Care Can Help

There are several treatments available to treat dry eye. Visit us for a consultation to learn what treatment is best for you.

Dry eyes can be a result of inadequate tear production or excessive tear evaporation. Left untreated, this condition can lead to eye infections and potential damage. At Lethbridge Vision Care, our expert optometrists are here to diagnose and treat the underlying causes of your dry eyes. We offer personalized treatment plans that combine effective solutions to provide optimal results.

Symptoms of dry eyes include irritation, burning or stinging sensations, a gritty feeling, sensitivity to light, stringy mucus, redness, blurred vision, discomfort with contact lenses, difficulty driving at night, eye fatigue, and excessive tearing as a compensatory response to dryness.

With Lethbridge Vision Care, you’re in capable hands. Our highly educated team will determine the root cause of your dry eyes and recommend the most suitable treatment options. We are proud to be leaders in treating dry eye syndrome and offer advanced therapies to bring you relief.

Our comprehensive dry eye treatments include:

OptiLight Therapy (IPL)

Elevate your dry eye management with our state-of-the-art OptiLight treatment. Using Lumenis’ patented Optimal Pulse Technology (OPT™) and user-centered design, this safe and comfortable therapy takes only 20 minutes. Not only does OptiLight effectively manage dry eye, but it also provides skin tightening and anti-aging benefits for a more youthful appearance. It’s even effective for conditions like chalazion and hordeolums.

LipiFlow

LipiFlow for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD): Meibomian gland dysfunction is a common cause of dry eyes, affecting over 80% of sufferers. Our LipiFlow treatment targets this dysfunction, utilizing innovative Vector Thermal Pulse Technology (VTP). LipiScan, our meibomian gland imaging technology, helps identify blockages. Through gentle heat and massage, LipiFlow softens and eliminates these blockages, restoring proper function to the meibomian glands. This proven treatment takes only 12 minutes and is performed at our comfortable clinics.