Dry eye can be caused by a variety of factors, and often it isn’t completely curable. It has varying stages of severity, but despite this is generally able to be managed well. With effective treatment, most people with dry eye are able to enjoy good quality of vision. Dry eye forms due to keratoconjuntivitis (say […]
Allergies
Many people suffer from allergies, and a common symptom is itchy, watery, or burning eyes. Other conditions, like conjunctivitis, can also be prompted by allergies. Approximately 15% of Canadians have seasonal allergies, though studies suggest that the number is growing. It is becoming more common to hear of people using antihistamine eye drops or oral […]
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is the major cause of vision loss for Canadians aged 65 and older. It is a fairly common problem that is experienced by men and women from all backgrounds. AMD comes in two forms: dry, and wet. The dry form is the early stage of AMD, and wet is the […]
