What is Dry Eye?
Our eyes need both the water and the oil in our tears to stay healthy and comfortable. When the natural tear composition of our eyes is disrupted, it causes them to feel dry and irritated. Many people suffer from dry eye, but the most common forms affect both the watery and oily layers.
Rexall has a variety of products available to soothe dry eye symptoms and help you feel more comfortable.
Help manage dry eye symptoms with these tips:
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Blink regularly & stay hydrated.
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Get Omega-3 from fish or supplements.
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20/20/20 rule: Every 20 minutes look at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
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Maintain good lid hygiene with Systane® Lid Wipes.
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Choose a lubricating drop that meets your needs.
Advanced dry eye relief.
Gel drops and ointments are specifically designed to provide lasting relief from more advanced symptoms. Their thicker formulations lubricate the eye’s surface, protecting it from further damage.
While gels and ointments provide added lubrication, some are designed for nighttime use as they can cause some blur or significant visual impairment. Ensure you follow the label closely if you need to see clearly after application.
A naturally sourced, clinically proven lubricant for your dry eyes.
When choosing care for your dry eyes, it's important to consider the ingredients in your eye drops. hydraSense® Eye Drops contain a naturally sourced lubricant called sodium hyaluronate. This lubricant is found naturally in your body wherever lubrication is needed such as in the eyes.
Sodium Hyaluronate possesses properties that allow it to work as an effective lubricant for long-lasting relief of dry eye symptoms:
- Effectively attracts and retains hydration on the eyes
- Helps the eyes stay moist
- Increase the stability of tears
Understanding the preservatives in eye drop medication.
There are different types of preservatives, and some are known to exasperate dry eye symptoms.
Drops that contain the non-irritating preservative Polyquad® – like Systane® Complete – are safe for dry eye sufferers.
Other preservative free drops like Systane® Ultra and Systane® Ultra Hydration are generally recommended if you apply artificial tears more than six times a day, or if you have moderate to severe dry eye.
Choosing a Preservative Free Eye Drop Medication.
Canadian optometry guidelines favour the use of preservative free eye drops, if you're using the product more than four times a day.1
Brands like hydraSense® Eye Drops use an innovative in-bottle filter that allows them to be both multi-dose and preservative free.
- Fast acting dry eye relief
- Last up to 12 months after opening
- Can be used with contact lenses
Establishing a lid hygiene routine.
Lid hygiene is an important part of eye care and can help with dry eye management.2
Using hypoallergenic lid wipes daily is best practice to help reduce harmful bacteria. Systane® Lid Wipes gently remove oily residue and debris around the eyelid and lash area to help maintain good eyelid hygiene.
Omega-3 supplements can improve the signs and symptoms of dry eye.
Omega-3 is essential to human health. It reduces inflammation, increases tear production, and helps restore the lipid (oily) layer of the eye’s tear film.4
In addition to relieving dry eye symptoms, Systane® Omega-3 Supplements also help to:
- Maintain good overall health
- Maintain and support cardiovascular health
- Support cognitive health and brain function
Pink Eye, Red Eye and Allergies.
Pink Eye is inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines your eyelid and can be caused by viruses, infections or other irritants. Choose a product like Polysporin® Pink Eye.
Red Eye is caused by tiredness, dryness, or being around smoke. It is temporary, yet irritating. Choose a product like Rexall® Red Eye.
Allergies are a reaction to natural elements and can be seasonal, or year long. Choose a product like Rexall® Allergy Eye.
Different drops treat different symptoms, so it is important to find the right drop for your needs.
Contact lens care matters.
Poor lens care can result in discomfort, reduced sharpness in vision, and infection risk.
Choose the right solution for you.
- Multi-Purpose Cleaning and Disinfecting Solutions like Opti-Free® PureMoist® Solution thoroughly cleans and disinfects.
- Peroxide Solutions like Clear Care® Plus Cleaning & Disinfecting Solution cleans, disinfects and enhances protein removal without the preservatives found in multipurpose solutions.
What is Age-related Macular Degeneration?
AMD affects the part of the eye that helps you see fine details; and is the leading cause of permanent vision loss in people over age 50.
Slowing its progression.
The National Eye Institute found that specific high doses of certain vitamins and minerals may delay the progression of AMD5, and help protect your vision.
Rexall has a variety of ocular vitamin formulations. Find the one that is right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dry eye is a condition caused by reduced production or increased evaporation of tears, which leads to eye irritation.
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- Computer use – When working at a computer or using a smartphone or other portable digital device, we tend to blink our eyes less fully and less frequently. This leads to greater tear evaporation and increased risk of dry eye symptoms.
- Health conditions – Certain diseases such as diabetes, thyroid-associated conditions, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and others can contribute to dry eye problems.
- Medications – Many prescription and nonprescription medicines increase the risk of dry eye symptoms, including antihistamines, antidepressants, certain blood pressure medications such as beta-blockers or diuretics and birth control pills.
- Allergies – Allergies can cause dry eye, taking antihistamines to relieve allergies can also cause dry eye.
- Use of Contact lenses
- Aging – becomes more common as you age, especially after age 50.
- Menopause – Post-menopausal women are at greater risk of dry eye than men of the same age.
- Indoor environment – Air conditioning, ceiling fans and forced air heating systems all can decrease indoor humidity. This can hasten tear evaporation, causing dry eye symptoms.
- Outdoor environment – Dry climates, high altitudes and dry or windy conditions increase dry eye risks.
- Air travel – The air in the cabins of airplanes is extremely dry and can lead to dry eye problems, especially among frequent flyers.
- Wearing a mask – Many masks, can dry the eyes by forcing air out the top of the mask and over the surface of the eye. Wearing glasses with a mask can direct the air over the eyes even more.
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References:
- Prokopich CL 2014 76[Suppl. 1];S1-S32
- 416 [Jones 2017, p36A]
- Jones 2017, p28A, p30A
- Roncone 2010, p52A,B, 53A
- AREDS2 study conducted by the National Eye Institute
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