Category: Dry Eye

She thought it was just allergies—maybe too much screen time. But weeks turned into months of itchy, burning eyes and blurry mornings. Over-the-counter drops only helped for a few minutes. Sound familiar? Dry eye syndrome affects millions, yet it’s often overlooked. What starts as mild discomfort can become a daily source of frustration. At Total…

Whether you spend a significant amount of your day on a computer, tablet or smartphone, the blue light that is emitted from these devices may be harming your vision and putting you at risk for dry eyes.  Blue light emissions create a glare on the screen that can affect the visual contrast and clarity of…

Dry eye syndrome is a common eye condition that affects millions of people globally. It’s caused by the eyes not producing enough tears or when they produce low quality tears that evaporate too quickly, resulting in discomfort and irritation.  It can be caused by different factors, but environmental factors play a significant role in the…

Diabetes is characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin production or the body’s insufficient response to the insulin produced. Over time, high blood glucose levels can impact many parts of the body, including the eyes. Children and adolescents with diabetes are significantly more likely to suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) than their non-diabetic…

Dry eye syndrome (DES) occurs when a change in the tear film disrupts the health, comfort and visual functions of the eye’s surface. Both genetic and environmental factors may contribute to the onset and progression of dry eye syndrome. This includes age, gender, climate, hormonal changes, diet, medications, other health conditions and the amount of…

Your prescription hasn’t changed, so why is your vision sometimes hazy or blurry? If this sounds familiar, you may have dry eye syndrome — especially if your blurred vision is accompanied by other dry eye symptoms. Fortunately, Total Focus Northgate and Dry Eye Clinic in Glengarry, Edmonton  can help treat your dry eye syndrome and lift the…