Are You Experiencing Dry, Irritated Eyes?
Dry eyes can feel like a normal part of life, but you should not live with this irritation. Your eyes may be tired after a long day, but consistent discomfort is a cause for concern. Millions of Canadians struggle with dry eye disease.
If you regularly experience dry eyes throughout the day, consider booking an eye exam. We can help determine the cause of your discomfort and recommend effective solutions for your needs.
Determining the Cause of Your Dry Eyes
Dry eyes typically occur due to an issue within your tear film. Your tear film consists of 3 layers that help lubricate and protect your eyes each time you blink. Complications can lead to increased tear evaporation or decreased tear production.
Evaporative Dry Eye Disease
Evaporative dry eye disease occurs when the oily layer in your tear film is out of balance. This oily substance spreads across your eye’s surface each time you blink, preventing your tears from evaporating too quickly. If your tear film lacks oil, your tears dry out faster, leaving you with dry eyes.
The common causes of evaporative dry eye disease include:
- Meibomian gland dysfunction
- Infrequent blinking
- Eyelid problems like ectropion & entropion
- Eye allergies
- Preservatives in eye drops
- Wind, smoke, & dry air
Aqueous Tear-Deficient Dry Eye Disease
Aqueous tear-deficient dry eye disease occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough water in the tear film. Without enough water to produce tears, your eyes become dry and uncomfortable. While age is a common reason for decreased tear production, other causes include:
- Medical conditions like Sjogren’s syndrome, lupus, & scleroderma
- Medications like antihistamines, decongestants, & antidepressants
- Desensitized corneal nerves
Treating Dry Eyes
There is currently no cure for dry eyes, but we can help you effectively manage this condition. Many treatments exist to help provide comfort and relieve your dry eye symptoms. Depending on the cause of your dry eyes, your optometrist can offer several recommendations.
Heat Masks
Heat masks can help reduce dry eye symptoms by improving hydration, increasing oil production, and reducing inflammation. These masks provide heat to the eyelids, helping release clogged oil in the meibomian glands, a common cause of dry eyes. Additionally, the heat provided by these masks can provide comfort by easing inflammation.
Prescription Eye Drops
Preservative-Free Artificial Tears
Preservative-free artificial tears simulate real tears, providing temporary moisture for your eyes. These eye drops are available without a prescription and can help protect your tears from evaporating too quickly. You should talk to your eye doctor before using storebought eye drops because some can negatively affect your eye health
Referral for IPL & Radio Frequency Treatment
If necessary, we are more than willing to write you a referral for intense pulsed light (IPL) or radio frequency (RF) treatment. These treatments can address meibomian gland dysfunction and ease dry eye symptoms.
IPL utilizes pulses of light to treat meibomian gland dysfunction. Typically, several treatment sessions are required to achieve optimal results. IPL is an ideal option if other dry eye treatments have not been successful.
RF treatment for dry eyes involves using energy waves to heat your eyelids and remove blockages in the meibomian glands. After treating your meibomian glands, your treatment provider may massage these glands to express trapped oil.
Don’t Let Dry Eyes Affect Your Quality of Life
Dry eyes can be irritating and uncomfortable to deal with, but you don’t need to let this condition affect your quality of life. With help from our team at Maple Ridge Eye Care, you can find ways to manage your dry eyes and relieve your symptoms. Book an appointment if you suffer from dry eyes and see how we can help.
OUR LOCATION
Maple Ridge Eye Care is located on the corner of Dewdney Trunk Road and 230 Street, directly across from the Tim Hortons. Parking is available in the lot directly behind our practice. If you have any questions or are having trouble finding us, please give us a call!

Our Address
- 23015 Dewdney Trunk Road
- Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3K9
Contact Information
- Phone: 604-463-4469
- Email: mapleridgeeyecarestaff@gmail.com
Our Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
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“Maple Ridge eye care is awesome! The doctors there are very professional and personable. They walked me through everything they were testing on my eyes and so I felt very comfortable. They have a great selection of frames as well. The frames I got were fabulous and I’ve received so many compliments on them! All and all a great experience and I would highly recommend to anyone.”
Shaina W.
“We had a great experience at Maple Ridge Eye Care! Dr. Matter was very knowledgable and personable. He took the time to answer all my questions and explain everything in terms I could understand. He was also great with my 3 year old son.”
Sharleen M.
“My wife and I have been going to Maple Ridge Eye Care for a number of years. We have since moved to Hope, BC and still continue to remain their patients. We have purchased many glasses from them over the years and have always received the best value for our dollar. Dr. Hurlburt and his staff have always provided the best and friendliest service, we would never trust anyone else with our eyes!”
Jeannette C.
“Although no longer a resident of Maple Ridge, I continue and will continue returning to Maple Ridge Eye Care for my eye care needs. The staff are the friendliest and most knowledgeable group I have had the pleasure of dealing with. The exams are very comprehensive and I feel confident that any and all eye sight issues (or related health issues) would be identified early and while they are treatable.”
Linda C.

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