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Prism Dry Eye Clinic

The Prism Eye Institute Dry Eye Clinic is an internationally recognized center for Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease and the largest provider in Canada for dry eye care.

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What is Dry Eye Disease?

Dry eye disease is a common, largely undiagnosed condition that affects approximately 25% of Canadians. It can cause uncomfortable symptoms like:

Burning & stinging eyes
Scratchy & red eyes
Irritation & foreign body symptoms
Vision disturbances

Prism Dry Eye Clinics are designed to give you a comprehensive and collaborative approach to getting dry eye patients the best care available.

Chart Illustrating a Healthy Eye vs One Experiencing Dry Eye

What Can I Expect at a Clinic Visit in the Prism Dry Eye Clinic?

Your dry eye specialist will use the latest technology to determine the exact cause(s) of your tear and ocular surface dysfunction. We will objectively measure your symptoms, tears, ocular tissues and function of all the systems involved. This information is used to provide you with a customized treatment plan which will be provided to you at the end of your thorough consultation.

Prism Dry Eye Clinics Treatment Options

Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a non-invasive therapy that uses light on the skin around the eyes and face to reduce inflammation of the meibomian glands and improve tear film stability.

Transcutaneous Radiofrequency (RF) treatment for dry eye involves the use of energy waves to stimulate the production of natural oils in the meibomian glands.

LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation is a non-surgical, FDA-approved treatment for dry eye that uses thermal pulsation to remove blockages in the meibomian glands and improve oil flow.

Low level light therapy (LLLT) uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular processes and reduce inflammation, offering relief to dry eye patients.

Microblepharoexfoliation (MBE) is a gentle, non-invasive procedure using Zocular® eyelid system treatment solution (ZEST) which removes debris and exfoliates the eyelid margin to treat blepharitis.

Amniotic membrane graft (AM) is a regenerative non-surgical therapy that uses human placental tissue to reduce inflammation and promote healing of the ocular surface in dry eye patients.

Intraductal probing is a minimally invasive procedure that uses specialized instruments to clear blockages and restore function to the meibomian glands, improving dry eye symptoms.

Blood-derived eye drops contain autologous serum or plasma, which can help promote healing and reduce inflammation on the ocular surface for dry eye patients.

Plasma Pen technology is a cosmetic device commonly used for non-surgical skin tightening, wrinkle reduction, and other aesthetic procedures. This non-surgical device uses a plasma arc (ionized gas molecules) when applied to meibomian glands to relieve obstructions. It can also be used to treat Conjunctival Chalasis

For more general information on dry eye diagnosis and treatment, visit here

How Do I Get Started

You can refer yourself here or can be a referred from an Optometrist, Ophthalmologist or Physician to see one of our dry eye specialists. Once we receive the referral, the Prism team will contact you to set up an appointment for preliminary testing followed by a consultation with your doctors. You will be asked for an email address as well as your preferred pharmacy. These are important for your care journey at Prism.

You will be scheduled for testing prior to seeing the doctor. This testing helps your doctor to plan your treatment and counsel you on the various options so that you can choose the best fit for your eye and your needs. Some of the recommended tests are optional and not covered by OHIP. Prism will provide you with information about their purpose, an itemized invoice and a consent explaining their optional nature.

After checking in at the dry eye concierge desk, you will be beginning your consultation process with a medical questionnaire. After this, a technician will take a medical history and perform specialized tests on your tears and eyes for your dry eye doctor to analyze. Your Dry Eye Doctor will then review and discuss the treatment options that are appropriate for you.

If you are having an in-office procedure, you will check in at the dry eye concierge desk. A Prism Ocular Hygienist will meet you in the waiting area and review your medical history and explain the procedure(s) to you. Depending on the procedure, your ocular hygienist will begin your treatment (or your dry eye doctor) in our comfortable treatment suite. Following your procedure, your dry eye doctor will review your after-care routines with you. In some cases, it may be advisable to have a driver with you.