My Experience with 4 At-Home Blepharitis TreatmentsOne of the conditions I was initially diagnosed with that contributed to my chronic dry eye was blepharitis caused by demodex. If...reactions4comments
The Emotional Impact of Crying Without TearsNot too long after I had started attending regular therapy, but before my dry eye diagnosis, I remember one appointment above most...reactions16comments
My Experience Using Autologous Serum Tears for Corneal NeuralgiaMy doctor recently diagnosed me with corneal neuralgia and prescribed autologous serum tears as treatment. Autologous serum tears are drops made from...reactions23comments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople with chronic health conditions like chronic dry eye often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and...reactions2comments
Medications That Make My Dry Eye WorseOne of the toughest dilemmas I face with chronic dry eye is dealing with medication. Before I knew how serious my dry...reactions3comments
Box Breathing and How It Helps with StressOur lives are filled with family obligations, work and school responsibilities, healthcare appointments, and busy schedules. Stress is a normal part of...reactionscomments
Dry Eye Awareness Month 2022: Advocating for Better Access to TreatmentsJuly marks Dry Eye Awareness Month! Chronic dry eye impacts nearly 16.5 million adults in the United States. It’s important to note...reactionscomments
Going Back to School With Dry EyesI recently made the decision to go back to school to earn my master’s degree in clinical nutrition. Actually, my dry eyes...reactions4comments
Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactionscomments
Honoring Chronic Disease DayJuly 10 is Chronic Disease Day when we bring awareness to chronic illnesses. Chronic Disease Day highlights the experiences of those living...reactionscomments
Advocating for Yourself with Your DoctorThe process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can be long and difficult. People with chronic dry eye often have...reactionscomments
Finding a Job That Meets Your Health NeedsEditor’s Note: This article originally was written by Kerri MacKay and shared by our partner site Asthma.net. For people living with a...reactionscomments
Is Telemedicine Right for You?As technology has become a bigger part of our daily lives, its uses in healthcare have also grown. Thanks to improvements in...reactionscomments
How Hormone Changes Can Affect Dry Eye in WomenAs a woman, I’ve always struggled with PMS (premenstrual syndrome) since the beginning of my menstrual cycles as a teenager. PMS symptoms...reactionscomments
A How-To Guide for Self-AdvocacyAfter the initial shock of a chronic disease diagnosis, questions arise. What does this mean? How do I manage the symptoms? Can...reactionscomments
An Outsider's Perspective on CDE: An Interview With My FriendThis is taken from an interview with my friend about her perspective during my chronic dry eye (CDE) diagnosis journey. Julie: What do...reactionscomments
Sinus Infection and Eye PainAbout a month ago, I had a sinus infection. While it obviously sucked to be sick for almost two weeks, one thing...reactions5comments
Digital Eye Strain: What It Is and How to Prevent ItDigital eye strain is becoming more common and pervasive in today's age of computers and technology. Yet, it still isn’t talked about...reactions2comments
What Different Types of Heated Eye Masks are There?We can’t pretend we don’t have dry eyes, but we might try to “mask the problem” – and that’s what I’ve done...reactions6comments
It's Not What You Think: Using Eye Drops While WorkingThe problem I’m going to discuss is made worse because I work mostly from home and have many Zoom meetings. While on...reactions2comments
