EDS Blog

Canada Post has announced that operations will officially resume on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, following a period of disruption. While this marks the restoration of services, customers should anticipate delays as the organization works through a significant backlog of mail and parcels. Here’s what you need to know about the resumption of services and what it means for you...

Do your eyes feel dry or irritated all day long? Learn why eyelid hygiene matters for healthy eyes to make the right adjustments to your daily routine.

Canada Post has begun a nationwide strike, impacting mail and parcel deliveries, especially to PO Boxes and rural areas. EyeDropShop has shifted to FedEx and Purolator to minimize disruptions and ensure timely delivery of essential products. We’re closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed. Thank you for your patience and understanding. For questions, please contact our customer service team.

This non-waterproof mascara is like nothing you've ever used before. All your preconceived notions about mascara – let's just toss them aside and start all over again. Here I will discuss the theory behind my formulation, and how to create a lash look (and for some) will look like you just left the lash extension salon. But first, let's jump to the suggested use for those that are TL;DR . . . Here ya go!

Toxic soup syndrome is a underdiagnosed condition that contributes to inflammation in the eye. Read more about how it can be treated by your dry eye doctor.

When can you use your lubricating eye drops? Read our blog to learn about why your eyes are dry in the morning and how to relieve dry eyes with eye drops.

This blog discusses the potential side effect of dry eyes in individuals taking antidepressant medications. Antidepressants are prescribed to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety by altering brain chemical levels. Dry eye disease, characterized by insufficient tear production or compromised tear quality, can cause symptoms like irritation, redness, and blurred vision.

Alcohol is common at social gatherings, casual nights out, or for a celebratory toast for many people. However, it is worth considering the impact of drinking on your body, particularly your eyes. One such consequence of alcohol is dry eyes, which can significantly disrupt eye comfort and overall eye health. 

Although dry eyes themselves don't directly cause headaches, they can worsen the symptoms associated with migraines. This combination can result in increased light sensitivity, shooting pain, and even nausea or dizziness. Finding a dry eye specialist is important to manage dry eyes and mitigate the worsening of migraine symptoms.

Our new blog discusses the increasing frequency of wildfires in Canada, the health effects of wildfire smoke, particularly on eye irritation, and offers tips for protecting one's eyes and managing symptoms during periods of poor air quality caused by wildfires.