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SAY BYE
to DRY EYE
BY SUZANNE LACORTE Publisher , Optical Prism & EyeFocus .
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' ve had dry , itchy eyes for years , but assumed this was just an occupational hazard . My decades-long career in publishing has had me staring at digital devices for hours at a time , including designing the layout of this magazine you ’ re reading right now .
I wear contacts regularly and switching to glasses alleviates some discomfort , but I still find myself reaching for those over-the-counter eye drops more than I should . Limiting my screen time isn ’ t realistic because of my job , so I figured it was time to consult with my eye care professional .
Last fall , I made an appointment with Dr . Louis Bahoshy at Stoney Creek Eye Care , 40 minutes outside of Toronto . After a compassionate and thorough consultation process , he recommended a new and revolutionary treatment for my dry eyes .
Dr . Bahoshy described it as a safe and reliable procedure already being used for years in Europe . It had just been approved in Canada and was the first glimmer of hope in my years-long battle .
22 OPTICAL PRISM | March 2021