Dry Eye Consultations

Dr. Jaffray moved to Calgary in 2003 and started Focused Optometry in 2009.  Her current location in Northland Plaza opened in 2015. From there, Dr. Jaffray offers a wide range of vision and eye health services for all ages. Eyes have been her passion since her early teenage years!  Don’t ask how long ago that was!

Do your eyes ever feel gritty, tired, irritated, red and sore, and sometimes even water profusely? Does your vision seem to fluctuate and improve slightly when you blink? If you answered yes to any of those, you may have dry eye syndrome. However, since some of these symptoms can also be the early signs of more serious eye problems, booking an appointment with Dr. Jaffray is an important first step. Dr. Jaffray is trained to recognize, diagnose, and treat dry eye syndrome and differentiate it from other eye diseases. Certain medical conditions and medications, natural aging, physical lid closure problems, and hormones due to menopause, can all contribute to dry eyes. The use of computers and electronic devices also plays a role, and in today’s society, it is a common factor for many patients. It is important to know that dry eyes come in 2 forms, aqueous deficiency (lack of moisture production) and evaporative (moisture evaporates too quickly). Each of these is common in our city, but the treatment is different.

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Dry Eye Exams & Consultations587-353-6287Call us to schedule an eye exam or book online

Focused Optometry is conveniently located in Northland Plaza. With free parking, you can feel at ease while having your eye examination or shopping for glasses and sunglasses. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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dry eye in calgary

Calgary is one of the sunniest and arguably one of the driest cities in Canada, making it a hub for dry eye patients. Dr. Jaffray understands dry eye syndrome and can offer varied treatment and maintenance options for restoring proper moisture balance in the eyes. Since dry eye syndrome is a chronic condition, often requiring multiple visits, Dr. Jaffray’s convenient location allows for an added level of simplicity to your ongoing eye health needs. NO matter what level of care you require, Dr. Jaffray is ready to educate you and design a plan catered to your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

The initial visit to see Dr. Jaffray is covered under the medically necessary portion of AHC for patients of all ages. However, treatment options and consumables like artificial tears are often not covered as they aren’t considered “medications”. Dr. Jaffray can also refer severe cases to an ophthalmologist for further, more expensive treatments, such as MiBoFlo and LipiFlow.

Dry eyes are something that generally does not go away or get cured. It is a chronic and progressive condition for most patients. Moving to a more humid climate is typically not an option, so treatment focuses on management and hopefully prevention of symptoms.

The short answer is NO. There are many brands that offer superior benefits to others. In general, Dr. Jaffray recommends that all her dry patients use preservative-free drops such as Hylo Dual or Hylo Gel (by Candorvision), Evolve and Evolve Gel (by Aequus Eye Care), Hyabak, or ThealozDuo (by Labtician), or even an ointment such as Ocunox with Vitamin A (by Candorvision).

The initial visit to see Dr. Jaffray is covered under the medically necessary portion of AHC for patients of all ages. However, treatment options and consumables like artificial tears are often not covered as they aren’t considered “medications”. Dr. Jaffray can also refer severe cases to an ophthalmologist for further, more expensive treatments, such as MiBoFlo and LipiFlow.

Dry eyes are something that generally does not go away or get cured. It is a chronic and progressive condition for most patients. Moving to a more humid climate is typically not an option, so treatment focuses on management and hopefully prevention of symptoms.

The short answer is NO. There are many brands that offer superior benefits to others. In general, Dr. Jaffray recommends that all her dry patients use preservative-free drops such as Hylo Dual or Hylo Gel (by Candorvision), Evolve and Evolve Gel (by Aequus Eye Care) Hyabak, or ThealozDuo (by Labtician), or even an ointment such as Ocunox with Vitamin A (by Candorvision).

FOCUSED OPTOMETRY

Calgary NW Optometrists & Eye Clinic
587-353-6287
Call us to schedule an eye exam or book online

Focused Optometry is conveniently located in Northland Plaza. With free parking, you can feel at ease while having your eye examination or shopping for glasses and sunglasses. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Book Your Eye Exam