Not a Dry Eye in the House – Almost!My dry eyes had been getting worse, and my ophthalmologist and I weren't making any progress. In the evening, I couldn't keep...reactions1comment
Makeup for Dry EyesAs I’ve lived with dry eyes, I’ve become more aware of the ingredients in the products that I use on a daily...reactions6comments
Dry Eye Insurance: What Our Health Leaders Say About Coverage and CostsOne of the difficulties of living with chronic dry eye can be the financial impact. People face out-of-pocket costs when insurance does...reactionscomments
Finding the Best Eye Heating Mask for My Dry EyesI’ll just be honest, I’ve never liked warm compresses very much. They’re not anything new to me. When I first visited my...reactions3comments
Using Glad Press'n Seal for Dry Eyes at NightIf you’ve spent much time on the internet, chances are you’ve come across an ad that starts with “one weird trick.” Usually...reactionscomments
My Search for the Best Preservative-Free Artificial TearsWhen I first saw my eye doctor for my dry eyes, I had been using an inexpensive multi-dose bottle of artificial tears...reactions9comments
Nocturnal Lagophthalmos: How I Keep My Eyelids Closed at NightIf you have dry eye disease, chances are you have some days when you wake up with your eyes feeling worse, and...reactions11comments
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...reactions14comments
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...reactions19comments
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...reactions24comments
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...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
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
