Say Goodbye to Dry Eye
Dry eye is a condition in which the eyes aren’t properly lubricated as a result of insufficient or inadequate tears. Dry eye treatment can help alleviate your symptoms, like dryness and irritation. At Northern Lights Eyecare, we offer a variety of dry eye treatments to help you see your life clearly and comfortably.
Book your dry eye evaluation with us today and find relief.
Do I Have Dry Eye Disease?
Many people can experience dry eye symptoms, but how do you know if you have dry eye disease? The symptoms of dry eye disease can include:
- Blurred vision
- Light sensitivity
- Frequent tearing
- Eye redness/fatigue
- Foreign body sensation
- A stinging/burning sensation
- Difficulty with nighttime driving
- Difficulty wearing contact lenses
- Stringy mucus in/around your eyes
There are 2 types of dry eye; aqueous deficiency and evaporative.
Aqueous Deficiency Dry Eye
Aqueous deficiency dry eye occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears to stay hydrated. It’s often a natural part of aging, or a symptom of a separate condition like Sjorgren’s syndrome.
Evaporative Dry Eye
Evaporative dry eye occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough oil (or oil is trapped in the meibomian glands) to prevent your tears from evaporating too quickly. This prevents your eyes from remaining properly lubricated.
Our Treatments
Artificial Tears
Artificial tears and medicated eye drops can help alleviate dry eye symptoms by reducing inflammation and ocular surface damage caused by dry eye. These drops can provide lasting relief that protects your eyes.
Artificial tears can be used day and night with most contact lenses. Your optometrist can prescribe medicated drops if it’s a good fit for your needs and ocular health.
Bruder Masks
The Bruder Moist Heat Eye Compress Mask is a warm compress that helps clear your eyes’ oil glands to allow new, natural oils to flow back onto the eye and alleviate discomfort caused by dry eye. Easy-to-use and effective, the bruder mask can be prescribed by your optometrist for dry eye. To use, microwave for 20 seconds and apply for 10 minutes or as prescribed.
This warm compress mask helps to stabilize the tear film, improve gland function, and slow tear evaporation.
Omega 3 Supplements
Dry eye can be associated with certain diet deficiencies. With additional supplements and vitamins, you can help prevent and treat dry eye symptoms. Your optometrist can discuss these options with you.
We Can Help
You don’t have to suffer from dry eye any longer.
Book a consultation with us today so we can get to the root cause of your dry eye symptoms and provide you with a personalized treatment plan to help you live more comfortably.
Our Location
Visit Us
We’re located right on 15th St. E. with plenty of parking right outside the building for your convenience every time you visit us.
- Phone: 306.763.3937
- Fax: 306.763.2023
- 298 15th St. E.
- Prince Albert, SK S6V 1G2
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Getting Access to Quality Eye Care
Your vision is a gift, and you need to take care of it. Here at Northern Lights Eyecare, we believe access to eye care is essential to your quality of life. To make our care more accessible, we’re proud to work with insurance providers to provide direct billing. That way, you and your family can spend more time experiencing life and less time worrying about payments.
Our Brands
Comfort and quality meet when considering our frames and lens brands. From stylish looks to frames built for utility, your lifestyle plays a significant role in deciding which eyeglasses are right for you. Our team is trained to help you find the exact right frames to suit your distinct personality and daily needs while remaining comfortable and long-lasting.
