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Evaporative dry eye and aqueous deficient dry eye both harm the quality and quantity of the tears our eyes rely on for hydration and comfort. The causes and symptoms of dry eye are wide-ranging, but solutions are at hand.
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Lagophthalmos is the inability to completely close one’s eyelids. There are several causes of this uncomfortable, sometimes damaging eye condition, so it’s important to visit your eye doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Optomap® is new technology that allows for detailed retina examination without dilating pupils.
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Telehealth complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and allows our office to tend to your eye care needs without the need for an in-office visit, and without potentially exposing anyone to COVID-19.
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Learn more about what problems can be spotted with an eye exam, what’s involved in a comprehensive exam, and special considerations for kids and contacts.
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Computer Vision Syndrome, also referred to as CVS or Digital Eye Strain, describes a group of eye symptoms and vision-related problems that result from prolonged “screen-time” use of electronic devices, such as computers, tablets, digital notepads, e-readers, smartphones, cell-phones, etc.
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According to experts, 80% of learning is visual, which means that if your child is having difficulty seeing clearly, his or her learning can be affected.
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Women are susceptible to developing Dry Eye Syndrome due to lifestyle choices (such as makeup use) and hormonal changes that occur over a lifetime. Post-menopausal women can further increase their chances when using hormonal replacement therapy.
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Many things may cause an allergic reaction. At Lucent Family Eye Care in Burnaby our eye doctors provide eye allergy treatments.
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We diagnose and manage ocular diseases such as Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Cataracts.
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Did you know your optometrist can help you with red eyes, pink eye, sore eyes, foreign body removal and eye emergencies?
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As we reach middle age, particularly after age 40, it is common to start to experience difficulty with reading and performing other tasks that require near vision.
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As a child quickly develops and the myopia rapidly progresses, the child is at a higher risk of developing dangerous eye diseases later in life, such as retinal detachment, macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts. Learn how myopia management can help.
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Even without knowing the term "dry eye" or "Dry Eye Syndrome", if you suffer from it, then you are all too familiar with the soreness, discomfort, and even the constant misery that can come with dry eyes.
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The Dry Eye Center at Lucent Family Eye Care provides cutting-edge treatment for dry eyes that's fully tailored to your specific situation.
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This article describes the most common factors that can contribute to dry eye syndromes, such as age, genetics, environment, lifestyle, medications, and the overall health of your eyes.
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Learn about all about Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: the causes, symptoms and treatment options.
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Contact lens wearers are at a higher risk of developing dry eye. Whether your contact lens is blocking oxygen from entering the eye, or the tear film breaks up, causing the contact lens to irritate the surface of the eye, you can get relief. Read on to learn more about contact lens-induced dry eye and to prevent and treat it.
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If you struggle with dry eye syndrome and have been looking for a more effective treatment method beyond eyedrops and artificial tears, try scleral lenses.
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If you're ready for an alternative to glasses and/or contacts look to us for co-management of LASIK, cataract, and other ocular surgery.
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We use the most up-to-date technology to ensure the best eye care possible. Learn about the different types of tests and equipment you may experience on a visit to our Practice.
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Take the DEQ-5 Dry Eye Questionnaire to assess the symptoms of your eyes that could be hindering the quality of your vision.
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Hot compress eye masks provide relief to those suffering from dry eye disease and can also be used to treat blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction.
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Mild to moderate dry eye symptoms can be relieved at home with the use of warm eye compresses. They are easy to make and can also be purchased at drugstores.
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Keep Up-To-Date with our Dry Eye Blog!
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Aging increases your chance of developing dry eye syndrome (DES), for several reasons. These include reduced tear production, certain medical conditions, and taking specific medications. Although DES is unpleasant and the symptoms may be irritating, this condition is treatable.
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LASIK and other refractive surgeries can often lead to uncomfortable symptoms of dry eye syndrome — here’s why.
