How Some Cosmetics Can Irritate Your Eyes
Boost your awareness of how some cosmetics can irritate your eyes so you can easily collect makeup that feels good to wear for any occasion.
Can Fake Eyelashes Cause Dry Eye?
Our natural eyelashes are very helpful in protecting the eyes, but do fake eyelashes increase your risk for dry eye? Common causes of dry eye are prolonged contact lens wear, dry air, and even simply getting older. But eyelashes aren’t always a common topic when discussing dry eye...
LUMIFY Eye Drops for Red Eyes
LUMIFY drops safely reduce redness temporarily in the eye due to minor eye irritations such as environmental allergies and dryness. The results are within a few seconds and last up to 8 hours...
Diet for Dry Eye
Dry eye disease (DED) is a pretty common eye problem—approximately 30% of Canadians experience symptoms associated with dry eyes. Symptoms can include burning or scratchiness, blurred vision, and redness...
Can Dry Eye Cause Floaters & Flashes?
You’re going about your day when you see an odd shape make its way across your field of vision, or maybe you caught a flash of light and it’s causing you some concern. The next thing you know, the shape is gone and the flash of light has disappeared.
Prescription Eye Drops for Dry Eye
It is estimated that approximately 25-30% of Canadians experience dry eye symptoms. Luckily, there are many different types of treatments for dry eye. It can range from eyedrops to in-office procedures or a combination of all these things...
Can Dry Eye Damage Your Vision?
For the most part, we’ve all experienced some degree of dry eye before. Whether we’ve been standing in the wind too long, experienced an allergic reaction, or struggled with chronic dry eye, you probably know what the experience is like and how uncomfortable it can be...
7 Reasons Why You Have Dry Eye
If you’ve ever dealt with dry eye disease, you know it’s not pleasant. Dry eye disease can cause discomfort, and getting treatment as soon as possible is essential. Knowing why you may have dry eye disease can help you better understand the condition...
Pandemic-Induced Dry Eye (PDE)
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our way of living and it’s been over a year since we’ve adjusted to working at home and wearing masks.
Debunking Dry Eye Myths
In the dry eye world, there are several myths and claims floating around the internet. Today, we will debunk and demystify these common myths.
Why Do I Get Dry Eyes At Night?
Dry eyes can be irritating at any time of day, but many people experience particularly annoying symptoms of this common condition at night.
Cosmetics and its Impact on Dry Eye
The Canadian cosmetic market is one the fastest growing industries expected to reach 15.8 billion US dollars by 2021. By the end of 2019, there were over 1,800 cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume stores in Canada. For some people, wearing makeup is part of their daily routine, but did you know that it can be doing more harm than good? This is especially true if you have dry eyes. Let’s dive into the deeper layers of the makeup industry and investigate the ingredients that are toxic to your eyes and body...
