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Why Do My Eyes Burn When I Wake Up?

That scratchy, burning feeling in your eyes can be an uncomfortable way to start the day. If you often wake up with irritated eyes, you are not alone. It's a common experience that the team at Visionary Eye Centre can help you address. The burning sensation you feel can come from your eyes becoming too…
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A Guide to Supplements for Dry Eyes

If you regularly feel a gritty, scratchy, or burning sensation in your eyes, you're not alone. Dry eye is a common condition that affects many people, especially in Alberta, where the air is quite dry. While there are many reasons your eyes might feel this way, what you eat may play a role in your…
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Can Dry Eyes Cause Headaches?

Have you ever had dry, irritated eyes accompanied by a headache? This might lead you to believe that your dry eyes are causing your headaches, but is that true?  The answer is no, dry eyes don’t cause headaches, but they can be connected. Tension headaches can be caused by eye strain resulting from dry eyes.…
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Can Dry Eyes Cause Watering?

Redness, burning, and discomfort are all symptoms associated with dry eyes. While it sounds counter-intuitive, watery eyes are also one of them.  Watery eyes are better understood as a positive feedback loop within your body.  When your eyes are dry, a signal is sent to your brain, leading your body to produce excess reflexive tears…
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Can Dry Eyes Cause Blindness?

Dry eyes are a common and often uncomfortable condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Characterized by insufficient tears or poor tear quality, dry eyes can lead to various symptoms, including redness, irritation, and a gritty sensation.  While these symptoms are usually manageable, many people wonder if dry eyes can lead to more severe consequences, such…
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Do Eye Drops Expire?

Eye drops are a regular part of many people’s lives, especially those of us dealing with persistent dry eyes. One thing to remember is that eye drops do expire, but there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer about when because it depends on the drop. For example, a preservative-free eye drop may only be good for a…
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5 Home Remedies for Dry Eye

Optimal eye health is essential and can be maintained with regular eye exams. However, you can also take steps to support and maintain your eye health between visits to your optometrist with at-home strategies for treating conditions like dry eyes.  5 home remedies we recommend for dry eyes include: Wearing adequate eye protection  Eating a…
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Do Contact Lenses Dry Your Eyes?

The Risk of Dry Eyes Contact lenses allow for a more natural visual experience, with no frames in the corner of your eye or lenses fogging in humid environments. There are many advantages when your lenses are properly fitted, and you practice thorough lens hygiene. But there are some disadvantages, including the risk of dry…
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Can You Use Eye Drops with Contacts?

Contact lenses provide crisp, clear, comfortable vision without worrying about breaking or losing your designer eyeglasses. While you may love the look of your frames, they might not always be the best choice when you go out for a night on the town or spend the afternoon playing games at the family barbecue. However, there…

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  • Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0N2

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You’ll find us inside Lakewood Community Health Centre, just off 29 Avenue and west of 50 Street NW. Paid parking is available on-site, but our front desk can provide you with a 2h free parking code. This location is easily accessible by public transit.

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  • Edmonton, AB T6K 2P1

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