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My eye doctor just keeps telling me I have dry eyes. I have told him my vision is getting worse but he says I don't need my glasses prescription changed...

What should I do for my 6 months old son?

Hello guys, I hope you are doing well so far. My son is 6 months old. He is blind (not by birth). He was early birth about 28th weeks. He...

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What impact is the recall on some brands of eye drops having on your dry eye condition?

In the past few weeks 2 brands of eye drops have been recalled due to bacterial infection. It has resulted in several cases of blindness and 3 deaths. https://www.npr.org/2023/03/22/1165268600/eyedrop-recall-bacteria-infection-cdc Though...

What unusual treatments methods have you used for dry eye?

I found it unusual when someone suggested I use saran wrap on my eyes at night. It took me a good three months until I was finally miserable enough to...

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Getting caught without my dry eye aids.

I've worked so hard to build up my arsenal of things that help with dry eye that I've kind of forgotten what it's like to try to do stuff without...

Being social with dry eye

I was really excited about recently being asked to be a bridesmaid in a wedding. More excitement was short lived because of my dry eye. I haven't worn eye makeup...

Financial stress of dry eye

Financial stress has always been a struggle for me with all my health conditions, including dry eye. I wrote an article on this previously (you can find it here if...

Itching

I am pretty new to dry eye, lubricants were helping, ut now Imhave terrible itching in corners of eyelids & above lids, & redness. Is this common with dry eye...

Xiidra

After 4 months still experiencing blurry vision for uo to an hour. Has improved, but very restrictive in daily activities. Tried putting in at bedtime and first waking up in...

Support Givers

When it comes to managing dry eye, sometimes it takes a village. How is your support team (friends, family, med staff)? Do you generally feel supported by them? In what...

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