Contact Lens Related Dry Eye
Despite dramatic advancements in contact lens material wet-ability and breath-ability, contact lens sometimes cause dry eye symptoms that reduce wear time and increase blur.
Contact lens material/fit/design, care solution, ocular and handling hygiene and natural tear quality are the main considerations for poor contact lens comfort. This guide only covers improving tear quality.
I use two strategies in clinic to improve comfort (once any inflammatory issues have been treated):
1] Improve natural tear quality with Omega 3 supplementation and warm compresses
2] Contact lens safe eye drops to immediately extend comfort and clarity
Omega 3's
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Moist Heat Masks
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Pure, non-preserved Hyaluronate Drops
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Away from corporate influences and their churn, I believe in time and an unhurried environment. At mEYEspa and my clinic, we are UNcorporate Optometry. I have special interest in occupational vision needs, concussive injury to the visual system and dry eye management. I am the owner of mEYEspa and a dedicated to the delivery of relevant information and clinic-tested eye care products. -Doctor of Optometry - University of Waterloo 1994 -Honors Bachelor of Science – Waterloo 1994 -Registered Ontario College of Optometrists -Member of Ontario Association of Optometrists -Member of Canadian Association of Optometrists -10 year straight winner of 3 Best Rated Optometrists London ON
