Dry Eye Therapy Revised

Name: Finch Avenue Optometry
Address: 244 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M2R 1M7
Telephone: (416) 222-7788

What is Dry Eye?

Dry eye is an uncomfortable condition that can impact your ability to go about your day-to-day activities. When our eyes are burning, or feel scratchy or gritty, it’s hard to think about anything else.

It’s usually a chronic condition that occurs when your eyes either don’t produce enough tears or produce tears with a poor chemical composition.

Tears play an important role in keeping your eyes hydrated and comfortable. They provide lubrication, reduce the risk of infections, and wash away debris in the eyes.

Recent studies show that approximately 30% of Canadians suffer from dry eye-related issues. But, relief is available!

At Finch Avenue Optometry, we’ve invested in the latest diagnostic technology to assess your eyes for dryness. When you book an eye appointment, we’ll discuss your symptoms, lifestyle, and general overall health. If you’re diagnosed with dry eye, we provide a range of treatment options, tailored to your unique situation.

Book your appointment today to find relief.

Book Appointment

Dry Eye Symptoms

The most common symptoms of dry eye include:

Stinging sensation
Scratchy feeling
Gritty sensation
Fluctuating vision
Burning feeling
Foreign body sensation
Excessive watering

Start by filling out our dry eye questionnaire today, to see if your symptoms are likely the result of dry eye.

Take the Dry Eye Test

What Causes Dry Eye?

Dry eyes are caused by two main factors: inadequate tear volume and poor tear quality. Our eyes depend on a healthy and balanced tear film to stay lubricated. When we aren’t able to produce enough tears or the tears we do produce are poor quality, our eyes become dry and irritated.

Inadequate Tear Volume

Our bodies produce tears using several different glands located in and around our eyelids. As we age, our eyes aren’t able to produce as many tears as they once did, which can cause dry eyes. Some medical conditions and medications can also impact tear production.

Environmental factors can also cause dry eyes. Even if we can produce enough tears, dry air or windy weather can cause our tears to evaporate too quickly.

Poor Tear Quality

Tears are made up of three main ingredients: meibum (a type of oil), water, and mucin. Meibum is the outer tear layer, forming a thin protective barrier and preventing our tears from evaporating too quickly. Mucin helps our tears spread evenly across the surface of our eyes, protecting our corneas. If our tears evaporate too quickly, or our tears are not uniformly distributed, it can result in dry eyes.

Book Your Appointment

Our Dry Eye Treatments

We offer several types of dry eye treatment so we can work with you to determine which approach is best for your needs.

BlephEx

BlephEx is a revolutionary eyelid cleaning procedure that can help reduce irritation associated with dry eye and blepharitis. The process involves using a handheld sponge to gently remove excess bacteria, biofilm, and bacterial toxins.

Meibography

Meibography is a procedure used to observe the meibomian glands, which secrete oils to help keep the eyes lubricated. Using this technique, we can detect and diagnose eye conditions such as meibomian gland dysfunction and blepharitis.

Meibomian Gland Expression

Meibomian gland expression involves gently squeezing the meibomian glands to release any blockages that are impacting the production of the tear film’s oil layer. Unclogging these glands can reduce symptoms of meibomian gland dysfunction.

Anterior Segment Photography

Anterior segment photography is a noninvasive procedure that provides high-resolution images of the front third of the eye. The images allow your optometrist to study the anterior segment structure and pinpoint any signs of an ocular surface disorder.

If you suspect you may have dry eyes, we would love to take a look for you! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

TempSure Envi

Cynosure’s TempSure Envi is a revolutionary tool that uses radiofrequency technology to regenerate collagen. The innovative system heats deep into the skin to stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

As saggy skin around the eyes can contribute to dry eye symptoms, TempSure can also tighten the skin around the eyes and effectively reduce dryness.

Book Appointment

Our Dry Eye Products

Thealoz Duo Preservative-Free Drops

These preservative-free eye drops contain natural substances to help hydrate and regenerate the surface of the eye. Trehalose is a sugar found in plants that survive in extremely dry conditions. It helps protect the eye from dryness.

Hyaluronic acid is naturally occurring in the body. It’s a gentle ingredient for lubricating the eye.

HYLO Lubricating Eye Drops

These artificial tears offer long-lasting protection and relief from dry eye. They are suitable for contact lens wearers and don’t sting when you apply them.

Blephadex Science-Based Lid Wipes

These eyelid wipes contain a patented blend of tea tree and coconut oils. They soothe and cleanse the eyelids, helping to moisturize and remove debris.

Bruder Eye Compress Moist Heat

This mask improves the function of your meibomian glands, allowing oil to flow freely and stabilize the tear film. It is anti-bacterial and non-allergenic, as well as washable and reusable.

Omega Essentials High Potency Liquid

Omega-3 fatty acids can help to reduce inflammation, a contributor to dry eye. They also improve meibomian gland function. This liquid is a natural lemon/lime flavour.

Blephagel

Blephagel is a hypoallergenic, preservative-free gel for cleaning eyelids and eyelashes. Keeping the entire eye area free from debris and bacteria can alleviate dry eye.

Buy Online

Our Gallery

FinchAvenueOptometry-GalleryImages-Large-14

FinchAvenueOptometry-GalleryImages-Large-08

FinchAvenueOptometry-Gallery-Image large #12

FinchAvenueOptometry-Gallery-Image large #11

FinchAvenueOptometry-Gallery-Image large #10

FinchAvenueOptometry-Gallery-Image large #9

FinchAvenueOptometry-Gallery-Image large _13.1

FinchAvenueOptometry-Gallery-Image large _14.1

Testimonials

As always, I am pleased with the service provided by the staff of Dr. George Papadakis. The front line staff are always courteous & knowledgeable about the products offered at the centre. The clinic is clean & the staff always sanitizing equipments before & after use. Dr. George Papadakis is a caring & knowledgeable eye doctor. He is very up to date with new treatments & equipments in his field. He always take time to explain thoroughly during examination. My family & I are very lucky to have Dr. Papadakis as our eye doctor.

Elly L

Finch Avenue Optometry is a very professional office. I was especially thankful that everyone is taking such proactive steps to keep patients safe from Covid-19. I appreciate all of the care and positive guidelines that I am given by the specialist. Thanks. Stay safe.

Mary J

Friendly staff, that did a great job of working with my unagreeable 3 year old to get his first eye examination.

Xavier

Dr. Papadakis and his staff are incredible. I have been a loyal client of Dr. Papadakis since childhood. Just this morning, I called the office to request an electronic copy of my last invoice, and a staff member emailed me right away. Thank you for making your clients feel extremely valued.

Christie M

My wife and I have been clients of Dr. Papadakis for more than 20 years. coming there is a very pleasant experience and we even do not consider ourselves as the clients but rather a part of the family. The staff is very good and helpful too.