Eye Exam

Eyes on Eyes Optical Store,

Eyes on Eyes Optical is a relatively new store in the Maple region. Owned and operated by Nina Toobaei. With a nursing background, Nina took on the challenge and started studying at Seneca College to become an optician. Nina has been practicing as an Optician since 2005. Nina opened the door to her own optometry, eyes on eyes optical, in the September of 2014.

She started her business with a series of promotions focusing on the needs of the community in Maple. She began with the senior citizens, making sure that every senior citizen could receive a pair of free frames and lenses. Her great promotions and her care and respect for senior citizens brought her publicity in the Maple/Vaughan area. Eyes on Eyes Optical has quickly become Vaughan's go-to optical boutique for custom-made prescription eyewear. They provide fantastic customer service with a mix of different designer eyewear from all significant fashion countries, a huge range of choices, remarkable, breathtaking designer sunglasses, sports goggles, and contact lenses. They introduce you to the latest technology in lenses and coatings. They also offer comprehensive eye exams and contact lens fittings. All under one roof and all at affordable prices! For those of you who have insurance benefits, they provide an online submission. They help to fill the insurance forms and mailing it to the insurance company.

Eyes on Eyes optometry office is equipped for comprehensive eye examination.

Dr. Natalie Saleh graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She received her Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Saleh completed externships at the South Boston Community Health Center in Boston MA, Bascom Palmer Hospital Pediatric Clinic in Miami Fl, VA Hospital in Jamaica Plain, MA and Toronto Eye Clinic and Dr. David Ng and Associates in Toronto, On. She care for the vision needs of families from eye tests to treating compromised vision and eye emergencies. They also offer the convenience of Saturday and evening appointments with our optometrists on site. To book an appointment please call 905-832-6262.

They provide you with the best product at the best value. They take pride in the work and their services. Their staff can help you choose the right glasses, and have them ready for you within the hour to 24 hours in most cases. Eyes on Eyes Optical is equipped with a state of the art laboratory, where they are able to manufacture lenses on-site. This is a place where you find your perfect vision back and they make you their customer forever.


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4 Things You Need To Know Before Buying Glasses

  1. What is Anti-Reflection Coating (AR)?

The use of anti-reflective coating (AR coating) on lenses has many benefits. Firstly, AR coating improves visual clarity through the lenses. The use of the coating also significantly reduces strain on the eyes. The benefits of AR coating all stems from its ability to virtually eliminate all glare and reflections from the front and back of the lenses. As a positive result of the lack of glare, an increased amount of light is able to pass through the lenses which optimizes visual acuity. This leads to fewer distractions primarily at night time.

  1. What Are The Differences Between Polarized and Non-Polarized Lenses?

Generally, the difference between polarized and non-polarized sunglasses lies in how they impact and protect your eyes when exposed to the sun. Polarized sunglasses are able to reduce the amount of glare and sun haze you will be exposed to while in a sunny environment, while non-polarized sunglasses will not.

Benefit to Polarized Lenses

A valuable benefit polarized lenses offer is almost complete protection against the horizontal glare from the sun, making the suns reflection almost unnoticeable, resulting in a clearer more defined vision. The intensity of the emission of the sun waves is much higher than the scattered ones. Therefore making this kind of light far more harmful for the eyes and especially for those who are driving.

Polarized lenses are used to block the intense light from sun waves reflected off of flat surfaces. The reasoning behind this is that polarized sunglasses are created with vertical polarization, while the light from the sun that is reflected off of flat surfaces is horizontally polarized. Also, various polarized lens colors are made and each of them offer different benefits under various circumstances.

Benefits of Polarized Sunglasses:

  • Reduce Glare, Enhance Contrast,  Clarity, Light Sensitivities , Reduce Eyestrain

Benefits of Non-Polarized Sunglasses

Non-polarized lenses have a dark shade which in deed does reduce the intensity of light coming toward the eyes. However unlike polarized lenses, they are not able to counter and protect the wearer from horizontal polarization. Non-polarized lenses are unable to take into account that in which the direction the light is coming from, deeming them less protective than polarized lenses.

Even though polarized lenses improve visibility and are able to provide far better protection from the suns waves, there are some disadvantages. For example, polarized lenses may actually reduce visibility when looking at an image that is being produced by a liquid crystal display (LCD).

If you are one to be constantly under the sun partaking in activities such as jogging, outdoor sports, fishing or any outdoor activities, polarized sunglasses are most definitely the better choice for you when purchasing new sunglasses.

  1. The Importance of an Up-To-Date Prescription

The standard duration of validity of a prescription for adults is 2 years and 1 year for children under 18. Also, if you have diabetes, it is recommended that you get your eyes checked once a year. If you find that your prescription is outdated, you can call our location in Maple, Ontario to schedule an appointment with an Optometrist.

Below are some useful terms that you will find on your prescription:

  • OD(Oculus Dexter) refers to your right eye.
  • OS(Oculus Sinister) refers to your left eye.
  • Sphere(SPH) indicates the amount of lens power, prescribed to correct nearsightedness (-) or farsightedness(+).
  • ADD(for bifocals) is the added magnifying power applied to the bottom part of multifocal lenses to correct presbyopia.
  • Cylinder(CYL) indicates the amount of lens power for astigmatism.
  • Axisdescribes the positioning of the cylindrical power on your lenses (required for astigmatism).

Note: a contact lens prescription is different from an eyeglass prescription, the two are not interchangeable.

If you have questions about caring for your lenses and frames, you can talk to our team for recommendations. To book an appointment for an eye exam to see an optometrist, please call us at 905-832-6262

  1. Selecting the Right Frames

When trying to find the right frames, there are a few main factors you should consider when looking for the perfect fit.

Wearing the right frames can not only improve your vision, but can complement your facial features and provide a balance to your overall look. To assist in finding a frame that suits your face, we can categorize the shape of the human face into a few general categories.

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Before buying a new pair of glasses and choosing your new frames, consider what your personal and professional needs are. Are you the creative professional? Are you the busy student? Or are you the stylish parent? Strictly business or young hipster? Concluding your style and looking for a frame that embodies and represents that will greatly help you find a frame that fits your personality and look.

Sizing and comfort should be your primary concern when on the hunt for finding a new frame. A frame can look great on your face but if the sizing is off they will be terribly uncomfortable. If you currently own a frame that fit you well, you can check the eyes size measurements printed on the inside arm of the frame. Also in some cases the eye size will be printed behind the nose bridge of the frame. The first number is the eye size which represents the measurements of the horizontal width of the lenses, this measurement ranges generally between 40mm-62mm. The second number following the eye size number is the bridge size. This number ranges generally between 14mm-24mm. The bridge size is the measurement between the two lenses.

Maple optometrist Location: 9929 Keele St, Unit 110, Maple, ON L6A 1Y5

 SOURCES

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What is Anisometropia

Anisometropia is an eye condition which the two eyes have unequal power. One eye can be nearsighted or, farsighted or can have a combination of both. This condition is called antimetropia. Generally a difference in power of two diopters or more is the accepted anisometropia.

This condition occurs when your eyes have different refractive powers, that can result your eyes to focus unevenly. Normally Anisometropia occur when the two eye are a different size or different shape than the other. This condition causes unsymmetrical curvatures, unsymmetrical farsightedness, or asymmetric nearsightedness.

One of the most common causes of amblyopia that is also known as Lazy Eye, is Anisometropia.

Causes:

We still do not know completely what the causes of anisometropia are.  But having different eye sizes can be a major factor.

Anisometropia influences our binocular vision. Any individual with anisometropia normally see a larger image with one eye and a smaller image with the other eye and causes blurry vision. Therefore, one of the eyes may become weaker than the other that cause the brain to favor the stronger eye. This can cause amblyopia if the anisometropia is not caught and treated early. People with untreated anisometropia may experience symptoms like headaches, nausea, dizziness, visual discomfort and poor depth perception.

Although anisometropia can be present from birth and it is not typically discover until childhood. About 6% of all children between the ages of 5 and 18 suffer from anisometropia.

There are three types of anisometropia:

Simple Anisometropia

This is when one eye is
affected while the other eye has no refractive error. The eye can be either nearsighted or farsighted.
This kind of anisometropia can be treated using spactacles. Simple
anisometropia causes one eye to see a clear image and the other eye sees blurry
image.

Compound Anisometropia

This is when both eyes are
myopic or nearsighted, although there will be a significant difference in their
refractive errors. This causes one eye to see a more blurred image than the
other.  This
form of anisometropia causes both eyes to see blurry images, but one eye’s
vision will be significantly blurrier.

Mixed Anisometropia

Mixed anisometropia occurs when both eyes have refractive errors but one is myopic (nearsighted), and the other is hyperopic (farsighted).

Treatment & Management Options

Anisometropia needs to be treated as soon as it is diagnosed. If treatment is delayed the brain may decide to favor the eye that presents a clearer image over the other eye, leading to dependence on the stronger eye. If this occurs, the non-favored eye will become increasingly weaker.

Anisometropia can be treated using a variety of methods, which are determined based on the severity of the condition. Treatments can include corrective lenses, contact lenses, or laser eye surgery. For corrective lenses or contact lenses to be effective they will need to be different prescriptions so that each eye can have its visual needs met.

Individuals with large degrees anisometropia
typically cannot rely on corrective lenses for treatment. Eyeglasses have a
magnifying effect, which can significantly change the size of the image seen by
each eye. As such individuals with large degrees of anisometropia may find that
eyeglasses negatively affect their binocular vision.

If you have questions, you can talk to our team for recommendations. To book an appointment for an eye exam to see an optometrist, call us at 905-832-6262. 

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Our Maple optometrist Location:

Eyes on Eyes Optical

9929 Keele St, Unit 110, Maple, ON L6A 1Y5,    Tel: 905-832-6262


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Polarized vs Non-Polarized

Generally, the difference between polarized and non-polarized sunglasses lies in how they impact and protect your eyes when exposed to the sun. Polarized sunglasses are able to reduce the amount of glare and sun haze you will be exposed to while in a sunny environment, while non-polarized sunglasses will not.

Benefit to Polarized Lenses

A valuable benefit polarized lenses offer is almost complete protection against the horizontal glare from the sun, making the suns reflection almost unnoticeable, resulting in a clearer more defined vision. The intensity of the emission of the sun waves is much higher than the scattered ones. Therefore making this kind of light far more harmful for the eyes and especially for those who are driving.

Polarized lenses are used to block the intense light from sun waves reflected off of flat surfaces. The reasoning behind this is that polarized sunglasses are created with vertical polarization, while the light from the sun that is reflected off of flat surfaces is horizontally polarized. Also, various polarized lens colours are made and each of them offer different benefits under various circumstances.

Benefits to Polarized Glasses

  • Reduce Glare
  • Enhance Contrast
  • Clarity
  • Light Sensitivities
  • Reduce Eyestrain

Benefits of Non-Polarized Sunglasses

Non-polarized lenses have a dark shade which in deed does reduce the intensity of light coming toward the eyes. However unlike polarized lenses, they are not able to counter and protect the wearer from horizontal polarization. Non-polarized lenses are unable to take into account that in which the direction the light is coming from, deeming them less protective than polarized lenses.

Even though polarized lenses improve visibility and are able to provide far better protection from the suns waves, there are some disadvantages. For example, polarized lenses may actually reduce visibility when looking at an image that is being produced by a liquid crystal display (LCD).

If you are one to be constantly under the sun partaking in activities such as jogging, outdoor sports, fishing or any outdoor activities, polarized sunglasses are most definitely the better choice for you when purchasing new sunglasses.

If you have questions about polarized lenses, you can talk to our team for recommendations. We sell the best polarized lenses in our Maple Location. To book an appointment for an eye exam to see an optometrist, please call us at 905-832-6262.  Maple optometrist Location: 9929 Keele St, Unit 110, Maple, ON L6A 1Y5

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What is Astigmatism?

Astigmatism is a common vision condition that causes blurred vision. It occurs when the cornea (the clear front cover of the eye) is irregularly shaped or sometimes because of the curvature of the lens inside the eye. ... Most people have some degree of astigmatism.

Astigmatism is a refractive error, like farsightedness and nearsightedness, meaning it is not an eye disease; it's just a problem with how the eye focuses light.

In an eye with astigmatism, light fails to come to a single focus on the retina to produce clear vision. Instead, multiple focus points occur, either in front of the retina or behind it (or both).

Astigmatism Symptoms

Astigmatism usually causes blurred or distorted vision to a certain degree at all distances.

Symptoms of uncorrected astigmatism are eye strain and headaches, especially after reading or other prolonged visual tasks.

Squinting also is also a very common telltale sign that one has developed astigmatism.

What Causes Astigmatism?

Astigmatism is caused by an irregularly shaped cornea. Instead of the cornea having a symmetrically round shape (like a baseball), it is shaped more like an American football, with one meridian being more curved than the meridian perpendicular to it.

The steepest and flattest meridians of an eye with astigmatism are called the principal meridians.

In some cases, astigmatism is caused by the shape of the lens inside the eye. This is called lenticular astigmatism, to differentiate it from the more common corneal astigmatism.

 

Types of Astigmatism

There are three primary types of astigmatism:

  • Myopic astigmatism. One or both principal meridians of the eye are nearsighted. (If both meridians are nearsighted, they are myopic in differing degree.)
  • Hyperopic astigmatism. One or both principal meridians are farsighted. (If both are farsighted, they are hyperopic in differing degree.)
  • Mixed astigmatism. One principal meridian is nearsighted, and the other is farsighted.

Astigmatism can also be known and classified as regular or irregular. In regular astigmatism, the principal meridians are 90 degrees apart (perpendicular to each other). In irregular astigmatism, the principal meridians are not perpendicular. Most astigmatism is regular corneal astigmatism, which gives the front surface of the eye an oval shape.

Irregular astigmatism can result from an eye injury that has caused scarring on the cornea, from certain types of eye surgery or from keratoconus, a disease that causes a gradual thinning of the cornea.

Astigmatism Correction Options

Astigmatism, like nearsightedness and farsightedness, usually can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery.

If you have questions, you can talk to our team for recommendations. We sell the best lenses and coatings in our Maple Location. To book an appointment for an eye exam to see an optometrist, call us at 905-832-6262.

Our Maple optometrist Location: Eyes on Eyes Optical

9929 Keele St, Unit 110, Maple, ON L6A 1Y5,    Tel: 905-832-6262


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HOW TO CARE FOR CONTACT LENSES

 

It is an exciting time for many patients to start using contact lenses instead of glasses. Many patients love the activities they can enjoy without worrying about glasses. Even though there are many benefits of wearing contact lenses, you might be facing a risk of eye infection if you fail to care for the contacts. If you decide to wear contact lenses, you also need to have a pair of glasses as well. Please keep in the mind that contact lenses are not for 24/7.  In our office, we provide Contact lens training. If you choose to wear contact lenses, then it is important to follow these tips:

Select Lenses

Do you worry about your diligence to clean and care for your contact lenses every day? If you aren’t consistent with hygiene habits, then you might consider disposable lenses instead of weekly or monthly contacts. With disposable lenses, you don’t need to worry about regular cleaning because the lenses are discarded after they are used.

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Clean the Lenses Daily

  1. Before you touch contact lens, wash and rinse your hands with soap and warm water. ...
  2. Dry your hands with a clean, lint-free towel.
  3. If you use hair spray, use it before you put in your contact lens. ...
  4. Also put on eye makeup after you put in your contact lenses. ...
  5. Always store the lenses in fresh contact lens solution.
  6. Never put tap water directly on your lenses. Even distilled water can be home to nasty little bugs that can cause an infection or hurt your vision.
  7. Never put a contact in your mouth to rinse it.
  8. Clean each contact this way: Rub it gently with your index finger in the palm of your other hand. Lightly rubbing your contact removes surface buildup.
  9. Clean your lens case every time you use it. Use either sterile solution or hot tap water. Let it air dry

Do’s and Don’ts with your contact lenses

  1. Wear your contact lenses each day only as long as your doctor recommends.
  1. Never wear someone else’s contacts, especially if they’ve already been worn. Using other people's contact lenses can spread infections or particles from their eyes to yours.
  1. Never wear someone else’s contacts, especially if they’ve already been worn. Using other people's contact lenses can spread infections or particles from their eyes to yours.
  1. Don’t sleep with your contacts. When your eyelids are closed, your tears don’t bring as much oxygen to your eyes as when they’re open.
  1. Don't let the tip of solution bottles touch other surfaces, like your fingers, eyes, or contacts. Any of them can contaminate the solution.
  1. Wear sunglasses with total UV protection when you’re in the sun. Contacts can make your eyes more light-sensitive.
  1. Use an eye drop or plain saline solution or whatever your doctor recommends -- to keep your eyes moist.
  1. If you accidentally insert your contacts inside out, don’t worry. It won’t hurt your eye. You can
  1. If your eye gets irritated, take your contacts out. Don’t use them again until you’ve spoken to someone at your doctor’s office about the problem. If you keep wearing them, your eye could get infected. When you do start to wear contacts again, follow your doctor's instructions to prevent an infection.
  1. Go to your eye doctor right away if you have any sudden vision loss, blurred vision that doesn’t get better, light flashes, eye pain, infection, swelling, unusual redness, or irritation.
  1. Don’t swim with your contacts in. Goggles are better than nothing, but there’s still a chance you could get a serious infection if you wear contacts in a pool, or worse, in a lake.

Replace Your Contact Lens Case

Make sure to keep the contact lens case clean. It is a good idea to replace the case every three months. If you need a new contact lens case, then you are welcome to stop by our Maple Optometrist office to get a replacement.

Talk to our opticians to learn the proper replacement timeline for your contact lenses. Don’t make the mistake of wearing the lenses longer than recommended because you will increase the risk of an eye infection.

Regular Eye Exams

Keep in mind that your prescription will change with time. So, it is a good idea to visit your eye doctor annually to get a new prescription. This appointment is a great time for the doctor to examine your eyes and identify any early signs of eye disease.

Is it time for you to visit an eye doctor? Schedule an appointment with our team of optometrists.

Our Maple Optometrist office is located in 9929 Keele street, Maple, L6A 1Y5. To Book for an eye exam or to book for contact lens training, please call 905-832-6262


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IMPORTANT CARE AND CLEANING TIPS FOR EYEGLASSES

Glasses can accumulate dirt, smudges and dust throughout the day. Regardless of how often you use your glasses, is important be proactive in order to keep them clean and to protect the lenses.

How to Clean Your Glasses

Before you start handling and cleaning your glasses, make sure to properly clean your hands in order to get rid of dirt, grime, and oils. Next, you must rinse the lenses with lukewarm water. Remember to not use hot water or any chemicals as this will cause the coatings of the lenses to dissipate over time. The safest solution to clean your lenses with is the spray cleaner that came with your glasses. You can also use a drop of liquid dish soap on your fingers to gently rub away the buildup on your lenses. Ensure you also wash the nose pads and frames with your solution aside from the lenses. Lastly to finish, give the glasses a final rinse in lukewarm water and thoroughly dry them with a lint-free cloth. During the day, make sure you carry a lint free cloth in your eye glasses case in order to touch up your glasses and maintain their cleanliness throughout the day so that you can consistently see clearly.

While cleaning your eye glasses is an easy task, there are a few common mistakes that you should avoid doing while cleaning your glasses.

Here are a few things that you should avoid:

It might seem more convenient to clean your lenses with the hem of your shirt as needed, but clothing can damage your eye glasses. The small pieces of dust or dirt on your shirt can scratch the lenses. Also, avoid using paper products such as napkins, paper towels or tissues as they carry dust.

Never use harsh cleaning products to clean your lenses as they could deteriorate or damage the coating on the lenses. For example, avoid using products such as ammonia based cleaners, window cleaner, bleach or vinegar. Lastly, if the water you are using to clean your lenses is too hot, it can damage certain types of coatings that have been applied to the lenses.

If you have questions about caring for your lenses and frames, then you can talk to our team for recommendations. To book an appointment for an eye exam to see an optometrist, please call us at 905-832-6262

Maple optometrist Location: 9929 Keele St, Unit 110, Maple, ON L6A 1Y5


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The top 3 most common types of eye injuries and what to do If they happen to you

1- Corneal abrasion (Scratched Eye)

 

Some of the frequent causes of corneal abrasions are rubbing your eye with a foreign entity such as sand or dust, and getting poked in the eye. When a corneal abrasion happens, the patient will experience discomfort, redness in the eye, and sensitivity to light.

 

If suffering from a corneal abrasion or scratched eye, do not rub the eye or patch the eye. Putting an eye patch over the eye may create an ideal environment for fungus and other bacteria to grow, as fungus and bacteria strive and grow in cool, damp and dark places.

 

Seek professional medical care as soon as possible by going to your optometrist or the emergency room. At our Maple optometrist location, we have optometrist on premises.

 

2- Foreign Objects and/or Penetration in the eye 

 

In the case that a foreign object such as shards of metal, or a piece of metal such as a fish hook enter your eye, seek professional medical attention right away. Do not attempt to remove or move the foreign object(s) in your eye under an circumstance as you will most likely cause more harm and damage to your eye.
The eye is a very sensitive area of the body. Cover the eye with an eye shield or you can loosely tape a paper cup over the eye for temporary protection until you reach a medical professional.

3- Chemical Burn in the Eye

 

Getting splashed in the eye with a liquid other than clean pure water can be frightening. In some circumstances, some substances can cause serious injury or permanent damage to the eye or your vision, while others may burn and sting but ultimately will not cause permanent damage. Depending on the chemical makeup of the substance that has entered your eye, the long term and short term effects can differ.

 

Acid: If acid has been splashed into your eye, you will experience instant redness and burning but can be washed out pretty easily

 

Alkali: If splashed in the eye with an alkali substance, you will not feel as much irritation, burning, or redness as an acid, but they are far more dangerous.
Examples of alkali substances are toilet bowl cleaners, chalk dust, and oven cleaners.

 

Chemical exposure to the eye is usually caused by the chemical being splashed into the eye, rubbing your eye and transferring them chemical
from your hand to your eye, or by getting sprayed in the eye with an aerosol or spray bottle.

 

If ever splashed in the eye with a chemical, place your head under a stream of lukewarm water and let the water run gently into your eye and down your face for 15 minutes. Ensure you contact an eye care professional as soon as possible or go to an emergency clinic to receive medical attention.

 

If you have questions, you can talk to our team for recommendations. We sell the best lenses and coatings in our Maple Location. To book an appointment for an eye exam to see an optometrist, call us at 905-832-6262. 

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Our Maple optometrist Location:

 

Eyes on Eyes Optical

 

9929 Keele St, Unit 110, Maple, ON L6A 1Y5,    Tel: 905-832-6262

 


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What is an eyeglass prescription?

An eyeglass prescription is a prescription written by a vision professional and authorizes a licensed optician to provide eyeglasses to you.  An eyeglass prescription can be issued only by an optometrist or a physician, who may be an ophthalmologist.  In Ontario, only optometrists, physicians and opticians are authorized to sell prescription eyeglasses. If the eye exam indicates that corrective lenses are necessary, the prescriber generally writes a prescription for an optical device. The parameters indicated on the prescription include the dioptric power of each lens to be made in order to correct the visual blur.

The prescription you are provided with by the optometrist is based on the information retrieved from your eye examination. In order to accurately determine how your vision can be corrected, the optometrist will consider:

  • your overall health history, family history and your day to day visual demands
  • how your eyes work together
  • the general health of your eyes
  • the lenses required for you to achieve the best vision and focus

Prescriptions given after an eye examination may vary from time to time depending on the measurements taken by the optometrist. Minor variations in the prescription are normal and may not affect the way you see.


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Dry Eye and How to Deal With It

What is Dry Eye?

Dry eyes is a very common and every day condition. Dry eye happens when your tears aren’t able to produce enough and adequate lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be insufficient for many reasons. Tears are a mixed up of water, fatty oils and mucus. This mixture assists make the surface of your eyes fluidly and clear, and it helps defend and secure your eyes from infection.

For instance, dry eyes may occur if your eyes produce enough tears or if you produce less amount of tears.

Dry eyes feels very annoying and troublesome. When you have dry eyes, your eyes may sting or burn. You may experience dry eyes in different situations, like when you are on computer for long hours, or when you are on an airplane.

Many times , we will experience a “foreign body sensation” in our eye. That usually happens if the wind blows dust, an allergen or a foreign body into our eye or under an eyelid. This should not be dismissed as just an uncomfortable feeling. It needs to be remedied. It cannot be allowed to linger or fester.

Dry eye syndromes

For many, the feeling of grittiness, dryness, burning or stinging or even excessive tearing cannot be relieved simply, or with over the counter methods. It may be the sign of a chronic condition known as dry eye syndrome. Yes, even tearing eyes are a sign of dry eye.
The tears your eyes produce are necessary for overall eye health and clear vision. Dry eye means that your eyes do not produce enough tears or that you produce tears that do not have the proper chemical composition.

Dry eye is more common as we age. It can also be caused by blinking or eyelid problems, medications like antihistamines, oral contraceptives and antidepressants, a dry climate, wind and dust, general health problems like arthritis or Sjogren’s syndrome and chemical or thermal burns to your eyes. If you have dry eye, visit your optometrist for treatment.

If you have dry eye, your symptoms may include irritated, scratchy, dry, uncomfortable or red eyes, a burning sensation, excessive tearing, blurred vision, or a feeling of something foreign in your eyes. Excessive dry eyes may damage eye tissue, scar your cornea (the front covering of your eyes) and impair vision and make contact lens wear difficult.

Careful clinical observation, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate intervention can eliminate or minimize the deleterious effects of ocular surface disorders on the quality of life.

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