I-MED Pharma Website Announcement 2024

(I-MED Pharma) It’s the start of a new era here at imedpharma.com! We are incredibly proud to announce the launch of a new and improved website, with added e-commerce functionality and a new look and feel to match. Imedpharma.com has now become your one-stop shop to learn about dry eye disease, all while being able […]
Introducing I-MED Pharma’s New Initiative: The B2B2C Program

(I-MED Pharma) Are you an eye care professional in Canada who is looking to: Provide an enhanced experience for your dry eye patients that will improve patient compliance and care? Capture sales in-between annual clinic visits and ensure that patients are being consistent with their recommended dry eye regimen? Keep your patients on track with […]
Are The Kids Still Alright? Dry Eye Disease Sufferers Getting Younger

(I-MED Pharma) It’s common to think of dry eye disease as something that predominantly affects people as they get older. Although it’s common for dry eye disease to become more prevalent as age increases, it’s now getting more common for younger people to start showing symptoms of dry eye disease. The rise in dry eye […]
Mirror Mirror On the Wall, Can Blepharoplasty Cause Dry Eye After All?

(I-MED Pharma) Plastic surgery, or cosmetic surgery, is a broad term that encompasses a wide spectrum of cosmetic procedures and/or surgeries. Plastic surgery can be performed on virtually any part of the body — even in and around the eyes. Discover the effects that plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures can have on your eyes. […]
It’s Getting Hot in Here: How Climate Change is Impacting Dry Eye Disease

(I-MED Pharma) Dry eye disease is on the rise. One of the risk factors of dry eye to consider is our ever-changing environment. The change in climate has impacted different environments in different ways–from rising temperatures, natural disasters like forest fires, to high pollen and exposure to ultraviolet rays. So, what impact does our environment […]
Don’t Pass the Salt: Measuring Tear Osmolarity and Its Impact on Dry Eye Disease

(I-MED Pharma) Dry eye disease is a multifactorial disease that can cause a wide variety of symptoms. Due to its complexity, diagnosing dry eye can be difficult. Although there is no definitive gold standard dry eye diagnostic test, testing tear osmolarity has risen to be one of the best ways to determine the presence of […]
Work, Work, Work, Work, Work: How to Overcome Dry Eyes in The Office

(I-MED Pharma) Most people are back at the office and while this may come as a change of routine for some, it may also be a change of routine that affects your eyes! Bright lights, dry environments, and long exposure to screens can cause unpleasant ocular symptoms. Uncomfortable, dry eyes in the office are quite […]
Is It Dry Eye or Just Allergies?

(I-MED Pharma) Red, itchy, inflamed eyes that burn… How’s one to tell if that’s the gift that comes with the onset of spring, or dry eye? Although both conditions share similar symptoms, there are some stark differences that set them apart. Allergies and dry eyes Allergies and dry eye have overlapping symptoms, which, to the […]
Congratulations! It’s… Dry Eye? How Pregnancy Affects the Eyes

(I-MED Pharma) Dry eye syndrome statistically affects women more than men. A theory for this is that hormones cause dry eyes, and these hormone changes throughout a woman’s life can fluctuate during menstruation, menopause, and even pregnancy. The reasons for dry eye during pregnancy are important to be understood and should be noted to establish […]
To Pour or Not to Pour? Understanding Alcohol’s Effect on Dry Eyes

(I-MED Pharma) Last updated: November 2025 With growing awareness around the role of lifestyle choices in eye health, eye care professionals continue to emphasize moderation and hydration as key strategies for preventing alcohol-related dryness. If you notice persistent symptoms, schedule a dry eye assessment to identify any underlying tear film issues. Have you found that your […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Headaches?

(I-MED Pharma) Do you ever feel like your dry eye and headache symptoms are related? You’re not alone. Many people experience both headache symptoms along with uncomfortable dry eye symptoms. But can dry eye actually cause headaches, or are the two ailments completely unrelated? It’s a bit complicated, but there are a few theories that […]
Spotlights & Highlights 2023

(I-MED Pharma) And that’s a wrap! As 2023 comes to a close, we look back on another incredible year full of new milestones. Product launches Starting off 2023 on the right foot, we released a 30-day format of our I-VU® OMEGA-3 PLUS capsules, creating a more affordable way for patients to try our omega-3 for […]