Dr. Teske and Associates
99 Sinclair Ave # 310 L7G 5G1 Georgetown, ON, Canada

DRY EYE EDUCATION! Brought to you by the Ontario Association of Optometrists! Will dry eye harm my eyes? If dry eye is left untreated, it can be harmful. Excessive dry eye can damage tissue and possibly scar the sensitive corneal tissues of your eye, impairing vision. Dry eye can make contact lens wear more difficult due to increased irritation and greater chance of eye infection. To keep dry eye symptoms in check, you and your optometrist need to work together. Follo...w your doctor’s instructions carefully. If you have increased dryness or redness that is not relieved by the prescribed treatment, let your optometrist know as soon as possible. https://buff.ly/3kgpeXU _________________________________ #wellness #health #optometrist #healthandwellness #visionhealth #eyehealth #optometry #dryeye #dryeyes #eyehealthtips #eyehealthinfo #dryeyeinfo #dryeyeeducation #whatisdryeye #OAO #ontarioassociationofoptometrists See more

DRY EYE EDUCATION! Brought to you by the Ontario Association of Optometrists! Can dry eye be cured? Dry eye is usually chronic and cannot be cured, but your comfort can be improved and eye health maintained through the use of artificial tears. For more severe dry eye, gels and ointments can be used, especially at bedtime. Your optometrist is the best source to advise the best drops for you. In some cases, small plugs can be put in the corner of the eyelids to slow dra...inage and loss of tears. Treating any underlying systemic disease (diseases starting in other organs but affects the eyes), or a change in diet (adding fish or flaxseed oil) can also be helpful at times. A therapy involving heat and pressure is available to clear any poorly functioning oil glands and allows the body to return to the natural production of oils required for proper tear composition. As well, new prescription medications are now available to help your body produce more of its own tears or reduce eyelid inflammation. Your optometrist can assess your tear film and its deficiencies and recommend the best treatment options for you. https://buff.ly/3kgpeXU _________________________________ #wellness #health #optometrist #healthandwellness #visionhealth #eyehealth #optometry #dryeye #dryeyes #eyehealthtips #eyehealthinfo #dryeyeinfo #dryeyeeducation #whatisdryeye #OAO #ontarioassociationofoptometrists See more

DRY EYE EDUCATION! Brought to you by the Ontario Association of Optometrists! How is dry eye diagnosed? During the examination, your optometrist will ask you questions about your general health, your use of medications and your home and work environments to determine any factors which may be causing dry eye symptoms. This information will help your optometrist decide whether to perform additional dry eye testing. The use of a high-powered microscope known as a slit la...mp, in conjunction with special dyes, will allow your optometrist to evaluate the quality, the amount and the distribution of tears. This will detect signs of dry eyes. https://buff.ly/3kgpeXU _________________________________ #wellness #health #optometrist #healthandwellness #visionhealth #eyehealth #optometry #dryeye #dryeyes #eyehealthtips #eyehealthinfo #dryeyeinfo #dryeyeeducation #whatisdryeye #OAO #ontarioassociationofoptometrists See more

DRY EYE EDUCATION! Brought to you by the Ontario Association of Optometrists! What are signs/symptoms of dry eye? The common signs and symptoms of dry eye include: Stinging, gritty, scratchy and uncomfortable eyes Fluctuating vision ... Burning feeling Feeling of something foreign within the eye Excess tears (this is a natural reflex but these tears do not have the correct composition). https://buff.ly/3kgpeXU _________________________________ #wellness #health #optometrist #healthandwellness #visionhealth #eyehealth #optometry #dryeye #dryeyes #eyehealthtips #eyehealthinfo #dryeyeinfo #dryeyeeducation #whatisdryeye #OAO #ontarioassociationofoptometrists See more

DRY EYE EDUCATION! Brought to you by the Ontario Association of Optometrists! What causes dry eye? Dry eye symptoms can result from The normal aging process Hormonal changes... Exposure to certain environmental conditions Decreased blinking when concentrating or using a computer Problems with normal blinking Medications such as antihistamines, oral contraceptives or antidepressants Be symptomatic of general health problems, such as arthritis UV exposure and environmental irritants. The presence of mites that live in the eyelash follicles https://buff.ly/3kgpeXU _________________________________ #wellness #health #optometrist #healthandwellness #visionhealth #eyehealth #optometry #dryeye #dryeyes #eyehealthtips #eyehealthinfo #dryeyeinfo #dryeyeeducation #whatisdryeye #OAO #ontarioassociationofoptometrists See more