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 idea how much of an impact it would... By Nina-Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 other chronic eye conditions at a fairly young... By Nina-Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 air conditioning go down. This is a frequent... By Jonathan Heath3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Affording Dry Eye Care During InflationWhen 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... By Amanda Gaskell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 have been what sparked my interest in nutrition... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 eye condition was, I didn’t think at all... By Jonathan Heath3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Topical Ivermectin With Melatonin for Dry EyeMy 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... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 about it was really surprising. Despite my dry... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Weird Dry Eye Trick: Glad Press'n SealIf 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... By Jonathan Heath3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dry Eye Awareness Month 2023July 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... By ChronicDryEye.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cooking with Dry EyesI 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... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Being Your Own AdvocateOne 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... By Jonathan Heath3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips for Starting an In-Person Support GroupAre you interested in starting a support group? Figuring out how to begin may feel daunting. It may take you outside of your comfort zone. But anyone can step in... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding Out I Have Ocular RosaceaOddly enough, a telehealth visit gave me a more important insight into my chronic dry eye than any of my office visits last year. Before I had my virtual consult... By Jonathan Heath3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meibomian Gland Probing: What’s That?There are so many different treatments out there for chronic dry eye it can be a little confusing, so I’d like to share my recent experience with another one you... By Jonathan Heath3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
What My Dry Eye Nightstand Looks LikeWe dry eye sufferers have all been there–we wake up in the middle of the night, eyes burning and dry. We need our drops–immediately! We reach over to our bedside... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Healing Is the Sum of Many PartsI’m not better, but I’m better. That’s what I normally say when a friend or family member asks me how my eyes are doing now. What I mean is that... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Dry Eye Flare Ups and Seasonal ChangesFor people with chronic illness, every season presents a different kind of challenge. For some, chronic dry eye and other conditions may be worse in the winter. Others may struggle... By Nina-Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Using Diet to Help Control Dry Eye SymptomsI much prefer making changes to my diet or my daily habits over taking a prescribed medication, although medication can be a big help for other people struggling with dry... By Sharon Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Meibomian Gland Expression: What's That?A few months ago during a visit to my eye doctor, we talked about what more could be done in-office to improve my chronic dry eye. Although I was doing... By Jonathan Heath2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments