Dry Eye Relief & Ocular Wellness at Prairie Eye Care
If your eyes often feel gritty, irritated, or tired, especially during long winters or long screen days, you’re not imagining it. Dry eyes are common in Manitoba, and they affect more than just comfort.
Dry Eye Relief That Goes Beyond Drops
Our optometrists offer advanced testing and dry eye treatment plans that go beyond the basics. We help relieve persistent dry eye symptoms and restore ocular surface health, so you can see clearly and feel more like yourself again.
What Causes Dry Eye?
Dry eye condition symptoms develop when your eyes don’t produce enough tears, or when the tears evaporate too quickly. This can be caused by:
- Environmental factors (dry climate, wind, indoor heating)
- Screen use and reduced blinking
- Hormonal changes (especially around menopause)
- Contact lens wear or eye surgery
- Inflammation or underlying eyelid conditions
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Blocked glands or recurring styes that cause or worsen eyelid inflammation
Left untreated, dry eyes can lead to blurry vision, light sensitivity, and long-term surface irritation, which is why early care from experienced eye doctors can make all the difference.
What We Offer Beyond Drops
Eye drops can provide short-term relief, but many patients require additional treatment. At our Sterling Lyon dry eye clinic, we provide a comprehensive examination of the causes of your symptoms and offer dry eye treatment options designed for lasting relief.
Services include:
- In-depth assessments with tear film analysis
- Eyelid and meibomian gland imaging
- Lifestyle and screen-time recommendations
- Guidance on heat masks, nutrition, and at-home routines
These therapies can be used individually or in combination as part of a personalized dry eye management plan.
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TempSure Envi: A non-invasive radiofrequency treatment that gently warms the eyelids to unclog oil glands and improve tear stability.
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Intense Pulsed Light (IPL): A light-based therapy that targets inflammation and vascular issues contributing to dry eye and eyelid concerns.
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ZEST (Zocular Eyelid System Treatment): A gentle exfoliating treatment that removes oil, debris, and biofilm from the eyelids and lash line — ideal for blepharitis and ocular surface hygiene.
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Meibomian Gland Expression: Manual clearing of blocked glands to restore oil flow and tear film function.
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Lid & Lash Cleansing: Deep cleaning treatments to support long-term eyelid health.
Some patients may also benefit from intense pulsed light therapy, a gentle, in-office approach often used in dry eye care protocols for inflammatory conditions.
Non-Surgical Treatment for Styes
Recurring styes often go hand-in-hand with chronic dry eye and eyelid inflammation. We offer non-surgical, in-office treatments that support the natural healing of styes by targeting the root causes—blocked glands, bacteria buildup, and inflammation.
If you're experiencing painful, red bumps along your eyelid or frequent styes, book a consultation to explore effective treatment options.
TempSure Envi: Gentle Treatment for Long-Term Relief
TempSure Envi is a gentle, in-office treatment that utilizes low-frequency radio waves to warm the eyelids and stimulate the function of the oil glands. A key factor in relieving dry eye symptoms. Improving the quality of the tear film’s oil layer helps reduce evaporation and restore long-term moisture to the eyes.
Many patients also experience a secondary benefit of smoother, firmer skin around the eyes, thanks to increased collagen production. The treatment is safe, comfortable, and requires no downtime, often described as feeling like a warm facial for your eyes. It’s a strong option for patients looking for relief from chronic dryness, styes, or meibomian gland dysfunction without surgery or medication.
ZEST (Zocular Eyelid System Treatment)
ZEST (Zocular Eyelid System Treatment) is a gentle, in-office eyelid cleaning treatment designed to remove oil, debris, and biofilm from the eyelid margins and lash line. This buildup is a common cause of dry eye, irritation, and inflammation, especially in conditions such as blepharitis.
ZEST gently cleanses and exfoliates the eyelids, eliminating the need for harsh chemicals or discomfort. The treatment takes just a few minutes and is often described as refreshing or soothing. By improving eyelid hygiene and reducing bacteria and debris, ZEST supports healthier tear production and a more stable ocular surface — all without the need for medication or downtime.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses gentle pulses of light to target inflammation and small blood vessels around the eyes, key contributors to chronic dry eye and eyelid conditions. By reducing abnormal vascular activity and inflammation along the eyelid margins, IPL helps restore healthy meibomian gland function and improve tear film stability.
It’s especially helpful for patients with rosacea, ocular surface inflammation, or frequent styes. Most patients describe the experience as quick and comfortable, with little to no downtime. When used as part of a personalized dry eye plan, IPL offers long-term relief by treating the root causes — not just the symptoms.
Take the First Step Toward Lasting Dry Eye Relief
If you’ve been living with dry eye symptoms, or if drops aren’t cutting it anymore, we’re here to help. Book a dry eye consultation at Prairie Eye Care’s Sterling Lyon clinic, and take the first step toward clearer, more comfortable days.
