What diseases are commonly associated with dry eye syndrome, and how do they contribute to its development?Dry eye syndrome is often linked with autoimmune and systemic diseases such as Sjögren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and thyroid disorders. In these conditions, the immune system can damage tear-producing...reactions1replyTips & Advice
👋 Hello Everyone! New Member IntroductionHi all, I'm excited to join this eye care community! I just created my account and wanted to introduce myself. 😊 My name is Jade Optical, and I’m here to...reactions1replyAwareness
FeaturedConversation of the Week: Traveling With Dry EyeChronic dry eye can be tough to manage under basic conditions, but what if you are traveling? Exposing yourself to new triggers, blinking less if you are driving and not...reactions7repliesTravelTips & Advice
Stone-like feeling in eyesI have suffered for years with dry eyes. I use cream and drops prescribed by my doctor. Recently, when I get up during the night, I can't see when I...reactions8repliesPainSymptoms
Eye rednessDo you find that your redness varies day to day? Some days my redness is good and light but some days they are so red. I can’t seem to find...reactions14repliesCopingAwareness
Dry EyeThe week of my 40th birthday I woke up with a torn tissue on my eye due to a dry eye. Seven different doctors and about a month later, I...reactions4replies
It Took Awhile...It took months to be seen by a CDE specialist, after referral by my ophthalmologist. Everything vision related is so compartmentalized that - apparently - only a CDE specialist (in...reactions4replies
Holiday gift ideas for people with chronic dry eyeChronic dry eye care can be really expensive since so many treatments must be purchased over-the-counter. What holiday gifts would be helpful for you this season? Let's create a list...reactions1replyTreatment
Chronic dry eye treatment Anybody had IPL treatment for chronic dry eyes...reactions5repliesEvaporative Dry Eye