Dry Eye Awareness Month is the perfect time to talk about one of Calgary’s most common (and overlooked) eye concerns. Cold temperatures, indoor heating, and dry air make winter the worst season for eye irritation, burning, and discomfort. At Blink Eyewear, we help patients across Crowfoot, West Springs, and Creekside identify the root cause of their dry eye symptoms and provide personalized care, including in-office Revital-Eyes IPL and RF therapy. Contact Blink Eyewear today to book your dry eye assessment and protect your eyes this winter.
Why Dry Eye Awareness Matters — Especially in Calgary
November marks Dry Eye Awareness Month, and if you live in Calgary, the timing couldn’t be more relevant. As winter sets in, many people start to experience burning, gritty, or watery eyes. But instead of treating the cause, most try to push through with drugstore drops or just assume it’s part of the season. In reality, dry eye is a medical condition that can worsen over time without proper treatment. At Blink Eyewear, we help patients of all ages take dry eye seriously — with professional assessments and modern treatment options designed to target the underlying problem.
What Causes Dry Eye in Calgary Winters?
Calgary’s climate is one of the driest in Canada, and winter only makes it worse. Several factors combine to create the perfect storm for dry eyes:
- Low outdoor humidity
- Cold winds that evaporate tears faster
- Indoor heating that dries out the air
- Longer screen time (fewer outdoor activities = more screens = less blinking)
For many, this results in uncomfortable symptoms that get worse as the season progresses.
Common Dry Eye Symptoms
Dry eye doesn’t always look the same for everyone, but you may notice:
- Burning or stinging eyes
- Gritty or sandy feeling
- Blurred or fluctuating vision
- Excessive tearing
- Redness or irritation
- Trouble wearing contact lenses
- Light sensitivity
These symptoms are often brushed off as tiredness, allergies, or just normal winter irritation — but they could be signs of chronic dry eye.
Treating Dry Eye at the Source: What Blink Eyewear Offers
We don’t believe in band-aid fixes. At Blink Eyewear, we use advanced diagnostics to identify the exact cause of your dry eye, then build a customized treatment plan. This may include:
- Revital-Eyes IPL Therapy to target inflammation and restores healthy oil gland function for longer-lasting relief.
- Revital-Eyes RF Therapy uses gentle heat to unclog meibomian glands and improve tear quality.
- Prescription Eye Drops for reducing inflammation or increasing tear production in more advanced cases.
- Eyelid Cleaning or Heat Mask Therapy for patients with blepharitis or debris buildup that disrupts tear film stability.
- Lifestyle Guidance to help you make simple changes like using a humidifier, reducing screen time, and improving blink patterns — that support your treatment.
Stay Ahead of Dry Eye This Winter
You don’t have to live with dry, irritated eyes all season long. With the right diagnosis and targeted treatment, dry eye can be managed , even in Calgary’s harshest months. Contact Blink Eyewear today to book your dry eye consultation in Crowfoot, West Springs, or Creekside today, and protect your eyes this winter and beyond.