Living

Digital eye strain is becoming more common and pervasive in today's age of computers and technology. Yet, it still isn’t talked about nearly enough. Sometimes also known as computer vision...

About a year into my dry eye journey, it was time for my annual eye exam. I remember struggling with that exam and worrying whether my new prescription would be...

My work schedule was consuming my life. It had been weeks since I’d done anything fun. So, when I was invited to attend an art exhibit with my friends, I...

My eyes are always worse in the evenings. I seem to use up the few tears I do have during the day, leaving my eyes sore and tired at night...

Recently, I had a procedure for another eye condition known as map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy. Basically, this type of inherited corneal dystrophy can cause the surface of the cornea to become irregular...

One of the difficulties of living with chronic dry eye can be the financial impact. People face out-of-pocket costs when insurance does not cover treatment. It can get expensive living...

Have you ever found a place where maybe you visited or stayed at for any length of time that helped your chronic dry eye? Every year, we visit the beach...

A diagnosis that does not feel right or a misdiagnosis can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about your diagnosis. You may also be curious about your treatment options...

Meditation and mindfulness have become “buzz” words recently, especially in the chronic health and wellness community. On my journey, I had no idea how much of an impact it would...

I’ve always had poor eyesight, at least as far back as I can remember. However, I never expected to deal with several other chronic eye conditions at a fairly young...

This past summer, I experienced a particularly difficult week in my chronic dry eye journey. The building where I work had its air conditioning go down. This is a frequent...

When I was first diagnosed with dry eye, I had no idea the mountain I was facing, physically, emotionally and financially. I think I was naive in thinking that my...

I recently made the decision to go back to school to earn my master’s degree in clinical nutrition. Actually, my dry eyes have been what sparked my interest in nutrition...

One of the toughest dilemmas I face with chronic dry eye is dealing with medication. Before I knew how serious my dry eye condition was, I didn’t think at all...

My dry eye specialist posted a video explaining a new treatment for dry eyes, specifically for meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, and demodex mite overgrowth. The treatment is a topical ivermectin...

About a month ago, I had a sinus infection. While it obviously sucked to be sick for almost two weeks, one thing about it was really surprising. Despite my dry...

If you’ve spent much time on the internet, chances are you’ve come across an ad that starts with “one weird trick.” Usually these are a gimmick, but I happen to...

July is Dry Eye Awareness Month! This is a time where we help increase awareness of dry eye, while also educating the public about symptoms and treatment options for dry...

I love to cook! There is something about losing track of time in the kitchen, creating and then savoring a delicious, healthy meal. In fact, I’ve written before about how...

One of the hardest things about learning you have a chronic health issue is there’s not always someone there at your side advocating for you. Some of us do have...