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...reactionscomments
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
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
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...reactionscomments
Getting an Accurate Eye Exam With Dry EyeAbout a year into my dry eye journey, it was time for my annual eye exam. I remember struggling with that exam...reactionscomments
Living Life Fully, Even With Dry EyeMy work schedule was consuming my life. It had been weeks since I’d done anything fun. So, when I was invited to...reactionscomments
My Experience With a Bandage Contact LensRecently, I had a procedure for another eye condition known as map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy. Basically, this type of inherited corneal dystrophy can cause...reactions1comment
Ask the Health Leaders: Insurance ImpactsOne of the difficulties of living with chronic dry eye can be the financial impact. People face out-of-pocket costs when insurance does...reactionscomments
Relocation for Dry EyeHave you ever found a place where maybe you visited or stayed at for any length of time that helped your chronic...reactions2comments
Getting a Second OpinionA diagnosis that does not feel right or a misdiagnosis can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about your diagnosis. You...reactionscomments
A Benefit of Chronic Dry Eye Treatment: Time for Meditation And MindfulnessMeditation and mindfulness have become “buzz” words recently, especially in the chronic health and wellness community. On my journey, I had no...reactionscomments
A New Diagnosis: Meibomian Gland DysfunctionI’ve always had poor eyesight, at least as far back as I can remember. However, I never expected to deal with several...reactionscomments
When the Air Conditioning Dies: Fanning the Dry Eye FlamesThis past summer, I experienced a particularly difficult week in my chronic dry eye journey. The building where I work had its...reactions2comments
