Dry Eye
Acupuncture for Dry Eye in North Vancouver
Gritty, burning, tired eyes — especially after long hours at a screen — can make reading, driving and work uncomfortable. AcuLife Wellness offers acupuncture as complementary support for dry eye, alongside care from your optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Overview
Dry eye happens when the eyes don't make enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly. It's common with long screen use, dry or air-conditioned rooms, contact lenses, ageing and hormonal changes such as menopause, some medications, and conditions such as blepharitis or autoimmune disease. An eye examination helps identify the type and cause.
At AcuLife Wellness, we start by learning about your symptoms, your screen and work habits, and the treatment you're already using, such as lubricating drops, before recommending an approach.
Common Symptoms & Experiences
- Gritty, sandy or burning eyes
- Eyes that feel tired or strained after reading or screen time
- Redness and sensitivity to light or wind
- Blurred vision that clears with blinking
- Watery eyes, which can be a sign of dry eye
How Acupuncture May Be Used
Acupuncture for dry eye usually uses fine needles at points around the eyes, on the head and on the hands or legs, chosen for your pattern. Where appropriate, Chinese herbal medicine may be suggested alongside it after a review of your medications, together with practical advice on screen breaks and blinking.
Some small trials suggest acupuncture may ease dry eye symptoms for some people, but the evidence is limited and of mixed quality. Acupuncture is complementary care: keep using the drops and treatment your optometrist or ophthalmologist recommends.
AcuLife's Approach
Hong Ji, R.TCM.P., is a registered TCM practitioner in both Canada and China with 35 years of clinical experience, including dry eye and eye strain linked to screen use. Points near the eyes are placed with particular care, and a full intake means your plan reflects your own symptoms and daily habits.
Learn more about Hong JiWhat to Expect
Your first visit includes a conversation about your eyes — how long you've had symptoms, what makes them worse, and any diagnosis or treatment you've had — followed by an individualized assessment and treatment. How often you come in is discussed and adjusted as care progresses.
See our services page for more on our treatments.
When to Seek Medical Care
See an optometrist, ophthalmologist or emergency department promptly for eye pain, a sudden change or loss of vision, a red eye with sensitivity to light, an eye injury or chemical exposure, or new flashes of light or a shower of floaters. Dry eye symptoms that don't improve should be assessed by an eye care professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for Dry Eye Support in North Vancouver?
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