Dry Eye Treatment Options in Toronto: What Actually Works?
Struggling With Dry, Irritated Eyes in Toronto? You’re Not Alone.
If you live in Toronto and have dry eyes — especially during those long, cold winters or after hours in front of a screen — you know how uncomfortable and frustrating it can be.
Dry eyes aren’t just annoying — they can impact your daily life, your focus, and even your productivity.
The good news? There are real solutions — and at Bayview Vision, we specialize in creating personalized dry eye treatment plans that actually work for you.
What Causes Dry Eye?
Dry eye happens when your eyes don’t produce enough quality tears to stay lubricated and healthy. This can be caused by:
Prolonged screen time (we blink 60% less when looking at screens!)
Dry indoor heating during winter
Contact lens wear
Aging
Hormonal changes
Certain medications
Environmental factors (wind, pollution, air conditioning)
If you’ve ever felt that gritty, burning, stinging feeling in your eyes — you’re likely dealing with dry eye syndrome.
Common Dry Eye Symptoms:
Stinging or burning eyes
Gritty, sandy feeling
Blurry or fluctuating vision
Watery eyes (yes — this is a symptom of dryness!)
Sensitivity to light
Eye fatigue
Redness or irritation
Dry Eye Treatments at Bayview Vision (Toronto)
The key to successful dry eye treatment is personalization. Everyone’s dry eye story is a little different — so your treatment should be too.
Here’s what we offer at Bayview Vision to help you find real relief:
1. Dry Eye Evaluation
We start with a thorough assessment of your tear quality, eyelid health, and environmental factors to pinpoint the root cause of your symptoms.
2. Customized Artificial Tears
Not all eye drops are created equal! We recommend preservative-free, high-quality artificial tears suited to your specific dry eye type.
3. Meibomian Gland Treatment
Often, dry eye is caused by blocked oil glands in your eyelids. We offer gentle treatments to unblock these glands and restore natural tear production.
4. Heat Mask Therapy
Warm compresses or heat masks help melt thickened oils and improve tear flow.
5. Omega-3 Supplementation
Anti-inflammatory supplements (like Omega-3s) can support healthier tear production from the inside out.
What About Screen Time & Dry Eye?
If you spend long hours working at a computer — like many Toronto professionals — dry eye symptoms can be especially intense.
We offer lifestyle recommendations to help:
Follow the 20-20-20 rule (look 20 feet away every 20 minutes for 20 seconds)
Adjust screen brightness and positioning
Use lubricating drops regularly
Consider blue light blocking lenses
Ready for Dry Eye Relief in Toronto?
You don’t have to live with irritated, uncomfortable eyes.
At Bayview Vision, we’re here to help you feel better — and see better.
Book a dry eye evaluation with our team and let us create a customized treatment plan just for you.
📞 Call us at 416-487-5401 or book online.