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Rockyview Health Centre, 1011 Glenmore Trail SW Building #1 Suite 423, Calgary, AB T2V 4R6, Canada
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Mission
We are passionate about your eyes, and about building long-lasting relationships. Our goal is to ensure your eyes remain healthy throughout your life. We are all about service, love, kindness and a belief in strong community. Through our holistic approach to caring for you and our dedication to learning, we pioneer carefully researched new treatments, technology, and products to help ensure eye health.

Early detection of eye problems is key to successfully preventing vision loss, and begins with an annual eye exam.

Glaucoma affects 250,000 Canadians. It is the second most common cause of vision loss in people over the age of 65. There are several different types of Glaucoma, all characterized by damage to the eye’s optic nerve which connects the retina to the brain. 

Since Glaucoma often has no symptoms, there is no pain and vision loss isn’t immediately noticeable. If left untreated, Glaucoma causes a growing area of vision loss in your peripheral vision.  Coming in for regular eye exams is the single most important thing you can do to prevent it.

Risk Factors

Non-modifiable risk factors are things you can’t change:

  • increased age,
  • female gender,
  • naturally high levels of pressure in the eye,
  • family history of Glaucoma,
  • nearsightedness, 
  • ethnicity;  people of African or Hispanic descent have a greater risk of open angle Glaucoma. Those of Asian or Inuit descent have an increased risk for other types of Glaucoma.

Modifiable risk factors or those that you can change:

  • manage your blood sugar levels and blood pressure,
  • protect your eyes from injuries and infections, 
  • if you have other risk factors, talk to our eye doctors before using antihistamines, antidepressants, dilating eye drops or steroids, or before beginning a weight training program.

Treatment

Treatment usually involves eye drops to lower the pressure in your eye. In some cases, you may need laser or conventional surgery.

Coverage:  as Optometrists, we can monitor patients and initiate treatment, follow-up with patients at risk of developing Glaucoma, and co-manage care with Ophthalmologists when required. Alberta Health Care covers these visits.

Recommendations

Since Glaucoma often has no symptoms, there is no pain and vision loss isn’t immediately noticeable. If left untreated, Glaucoma causes a growing area of vision loss in your peripheral vision.  Coming in for regular eye exams is the single most important thing you can do to prevent it.

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Deep Cleansing for Healthier Eyelids and Lashes

ZEST (Zocular Eyelid System Treatment) is an in-office eyelid cleaning and debridement treatment developed by Zocular®. It is designed to clean the eyelids and lashes while helping address concerns associated with dry eye, blepharitis, and demodex.

The treatment uses a natural, okra-based gel to remove oil, debris, and residue from the eyelid margins and lashes. By improving eyelid hygiene, ZEST can help reduce the buildup that may contribute to irritation and inflammation around the eyes.

What Is ZEST?

ZEST works like a deep cleansing treatment for the eyelids and lashes. During the procedure, the okra-based gel is applied along the eyelid margins and lashes using a cotton swab. The gel is gently worked into a lather using circular motions before being rinsed away with saline solution.
The gel contains a refined extract of okra, an edible green seed pod. According to the provided product information, okra helps lift and clear oil, debris, and residue while being gentle around the eye area.

How Can ZEST Help?

Keeping the eyelids, eyelid margins, and lashes clean is an important part of eye hygiene. Buildup along the eyelid edges can contribute to symptoms such as itching, burning, gritty sensations, redness, and irritation.

ZEST is designed to address this buildup through thorough cleansing and debridement.

  • Removes Debris: Helps clear dirt, oil, and residue from the eyelid margins and lashes.
  • Supports Eyelid Hygiene: Provides a deeper cleansing treatment than routine eyelid cleaning.
    Addresses Demodex: The treatment is designed to help remove demodex mites and associated debris.
  • Helps Reduce Inflammation: Cleansing the eyelid area may help address buildup associated with irritation and inflammation.
  • Supports Dry Eye Care: ZEST may help relieve symptoms associated with dry eye and poor eyelid hygiene.

ZEST for Dry Eye, Blepharitis, and Demodex

Dry eye and blepharitis can be associated with inadequate eyelid hygiene. Debris along the eyelid margins can enter the tear film with blinking, potentially contributing to redness and irritation.

Demodex mites can also be present in the hair follicles around the eyelashes. According to the provided information, they may contribute to inflammation and dry eye symptoms by blocking the oil glands at the base of the eyelashes.

ZEST provides targeted cleansing of the eyelid margins and lashes to help remove this buildup and address demodex-related concerns.

A Simple In-Office Treatment

The ZEST procedure is performed in the office and involves applying the cleansing gel to the eyelid margins and lashes, working it into a lather, and then rinsing the area with saline solution. The treatment is designed to provide thorough eyelid and lash cleansing without requiring a lengthy procedure.

Is ZEST Right for You?

ZEST may be considered for patients experiencing symptoms associated with dry eye, blepharitis, demodex, or eyelid debris. An eye care professional can assess your symptoms and determine whether ZEST is appropriate for your eye care needs.
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