Dry Eye Disease is a chronic condition characterized by inadequate lubrication of the eyes caused by tear film instability. While some dry eye risk factors include age, menopause, and specific medications, dry eye disease is often exacerbated by digital screen use. Indeed, phones, tablets, and computers have led us to the point where studies estimate that over 60% of office workers […]
What are the best eye drops for dry eyes? How do you find the right one? Millions of Canadians use artificial tears to manage dry eye disease (DED), and yet many remain unsure when it comes to choosing the right one for them. That is why understanding how to differentiate between available options is essential. Not all eye drops are created equal, and knowing […]
(I-MED Pharma) Stress can affect far more than your mood. It influences many systems and organs in the body, including your eyes. When stress is ongoing, cortisol levels can stay higher than normal, affecting inflammation, tear production, blinking, and overall comfort1. For people already prone to eye dryness, stressful periods can often make symptoms […]
Dry eye care works best when it follows a structured, repeatable routine instead of one-off temporary fixes. This is the foundation of our 4-Stepped Approach to Dry Eye Management, which emphasizes consistent care throughout the day to support comfort and overall eye surface health. Dry eye symptoms can be influenced by the rhythm of your […]
(I-MED Pharma) As students head back to school, their daily screen time often rises sharply. Laptops, tablets, and smartphones are central to both learning and leisure. While these devices are valuable tools, research shows that extended use can contribute to dry eyes and is linked to digital eye strain in children and teens. Many parents […]
If you’re experiencing dry, irritated, or watery eyes, you’re not alone. Dry Eye Disease (DED) is one of the most common conditions treated by eye care professionals, impacting nearly 30% of Canadians over the age of 50, and many younger adults as well[1]. Despite its prevalence, DED often goes undiagnosed, especially when patients don’t realize […]
(I-MED Pharma) Updated April 2026 – In honour of Rosacea Awareness Month, we spotlight research on the underdiagnosis of the ocular form. Dry eye is often a chronic disease that can cause patients to experience both discomforting physical symptoms as well as mental distress, thereby affecting many day-to-day activities and reducing quality of life. There are many risk […]
(I-MED Pharma) Dry eye disease (DED) is a condition that affects over 340 million people worldwide. There are two forms of DED: evaporative dry eye (EDE) and aqueous deficient dry eye (ADDE). EDE occurs when the eyes do not produce the right quality of tears, resulting in the tears not being able to properly lubricate […]
Updated September 2023 (I-MED Pharma) As the saying goes, “you are what you eat,” so who’s to say that what you eat can’t also help improve certain eye conditions, too? Now, it’s obvious that adding certain vitamin supplements can be great for overall health, but there are specific ones, namely Omega-3 fatty acids, that have […]
(I-MED Pharma) Another successful year in the world of I-MED Pharma has come to an end, and it is with great pride that we take a moment to reflect upon what we have achieved as a company over the past year. The 2022 year started off with a major change. In January, I-MED Pharma relocated […]
(I-MED Pharma) UPDATED NOVEMBER 2025 As of 2025, about one in ten Canadians live with diagnosed diabetes[8], and the overall number rises closer to one in seven when undiagnosed cases are included[9]. Globally, diabetes continues to climb, and recent research shows that ocular surface disorders are increasingly recognised as meaningful complications for people living with […]
(I-MED Pharma) The following tale was told to me one dark, Halloween night, deep in the warehouse of I-MED Pharma and is written here in almost the exact words in which I heard it. The storyteller claimed to have found the legend among some old papers, buried deep among the shipping boxes. In the heart […]