Dry Eye Therapy in Liberty Village & Midtown

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Our Dry Eye Treatment Options 

Having dry eyes can bring irritation to everyday tasks like reading, driving, and viewing screens. Our practice offers some of the most effective and advanced dry eye treatments available to restore eye comfort in your day-to-day life. 

LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation® System

The LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System is an in-office treatment for dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction. By gently applying heat and pressure, the LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation device helps improve tear quality, bringing relief to your eyes.

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BlephEx is an in-office treatment designed to clean the eyelids and lash line. This treatment is often used to treat blepharitis, clearing away debris on the upper and lower eyelids. Regular BlephEx treatments can help maintain healthy meibomian gland function.

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Many patients living with dry eyes may find wearing standard contacts irritating. Scleral contact lenses are an excellent option for those suffering from dry eye syndrome. These lenses will act as a reservoir for the eye, keeping moisture from evaporating from the eye’s surface.

Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy is a treatment method used for addressing dry eye disease. Through pulsating light, this technique can help support the production of oils used to keep your tears from evaporating, alleviating uncomfortable dry eye symptoms.

IPL is a strategy we recommend for treating meibomian gland dysfunction, a common cause of dry eye. We typically recommend multiple IPL sessions based on your needs and may recommend additional strategies to help keep your eyes comfortable.
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What is Dry Eye? 

Dry eye is a chronic condition where there are not enough tears to sufficiently lubricate and nourish the eye. The glands involved in tear production either fail to produce enough tears or produce tears of poor quality.

Causes of Dry Eye

A common cause associated with dry eye disease is blepharitis. Blepharitis is an inflammation in the eyelids. It can be treated with proper eyelid hygiene.

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Other common causes of dry eye include:

Common dry eye symptoms include

  • Dryness
  • Burning and irritation 
  • Itchiness
  • Blurred vision 
  • Redness 
  • Sensitivity to light 
  • Sandy/gritty feeling 
  • Foreign body sensation 
  • Tiredness 
  • Sudden excess of tears 
  • Stringy discharge 

Restore Your Eye Comfort 

At See & Be Seen Eyecare, we believe no one should suffer from the effects of dry eye disease

Hear from Dr. Ritesh Patel, OD, on how we approach treating chronic dry eye. 

OUR LOCATIONS

See & Be Seen
Eyecare downtown

  • #136 – 171 East Liberty Street
  • Toronto, ON M6K 3P6

See & Be Seen
Eyecare Midtown
(yonge & eglinton)

  • 2594 Yonge St (previously 2611 Yonge Street)
  • Toronto, ON M4P 2J4

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Eye Drops That Are Safe for Kids

Children’s Eye CareEye Health

As parents, you always want to preserve the health and safety of your children, especially when it comes to their eyes. Eye drops are common remedies for various eye conditions like redness, itchiness, and dryness. However, it’s normal to have concerns about the safety and effectiveness of eye drops for children. Eye drops are generally […]

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March 5, 2024
Dr. Ritesh Patel

How Effective Are Eye Masks for Dry Eye?

Dry Eye Disease

If you’re struggling with dry eyes, the solution might be simpler than you think—eye masks! It’s no wonder why they have gained traction in recent years as a way to treat dry eyes.  With their heat and moisture properties, eye masks can provide relief from irritated eyes for at least 6 hours of use daily […]

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March 5, 2024
Dr. Ritesh Patel

Can You Sleep with Contact Lenses?

Eyewear & Contacts

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, convenience often takes precedence. Contact lenses have undoubtedly revolutionized how we see the world and have been a popular alternative to glasses.  However, as our lives become busier, we’re tempted to save time, which can lead to sleeping in our contact lenses. Although you can find contact […]

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February 19, 2024
Dr. Ritesh Patel
A child holding a small bottle of eye drops in her left hand and putting them on her right eye while she uses her left fingers to pull her eyelid down.

As parents, you always want to preserve the health and safety of your children, especially when it comes to their eyes. Eye drops are common remedies for various eye conditions like redness, itchiness, and dryness. However, it’s normal to have concerns about the safety and effectiveness of eye drops for children. Eye drops are generally […]

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a woman wearing brider eye mask for dry eye

If you’re struggling with dry eyes, the solution might be simpler than you think—eye masks! It’s no wonder why they have gained traction in recent years as a way to treat dry eyes.  With their heat and moisture properties, eye masks can provide relief from irritated eyes for at least 6 hours of use daily […]

Read More…

A woman using her left index finger to pull her eyelid down while she inserts a contact lens in her right eye with her right hand

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, convenience often takes precedence. Contact lenses have undoubtedly revolutionized how we see the world and have been a popular alternative to glasses.  However, as our lives become busier, we’re tempted to save time, which can lead to sleeping in our contact lenses. Although you can find contact […]

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