Flying with Dry EyeFor the past one and half years of suffering from chronic dry eye disease, I have been terrified to fly. We are...reactions4comments
Interviewing My PartnerI have ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and fibromyalgia. Both conditions cause light sensitivity and pain in my eyes. However, AS is an autoimmune disease...reactionscomments
The Importance of Discipline with Dry Eye TreatmentRecently, I had my yearly checkup at my eye doctor, and as much of a pain it can be, a lot of...reactions3comments
Deciding to Get a Second Opinion … AgainWhen I first realized that after almost one year of getting dry eye treatments I needed a second opinion, I felt sick...reactions3comments
Talking About the iTEAR100 NeurostimulatorThis video is showing how I use the iTEAR100 Neurostimulator to help my dry eye...reactions6comments
A Letter to My Dry EyesDear Dry Eyes, Wait, scratch that – there is nothing dear about you. You busted through the door of my life like...reactions9comments
My Conjunctivochalasis SurgeryMy eye doctor compared my conjunctiva (the lining covering the front of the eye) to an old, worn-out carpet that has been...reactions6comments
My Eye Problems Make Me GrumpyI wrote recently about how my multiple eye issues conspire against me and tend to act up, and are made worse with...reactions1comment
Spending Time Outdoors With Dry EyeI am a huge fan of the outdoors. Throughout all the turbulent times in my life, nature has always been my “safe...reactions5comments
Tired of Hurting, Tired of TalkingDo you ever feel just plain tired of hurting? I do. I grow weary over my eyes not feeling normal. Living with...reactions3comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
My Dry Eyes Don’t Play Nice With My Other Health IssuesI have multiple other health issues on top of my chronic dry eyes, which often feels like it just compounds it all...reactions5comments
Expanding My Circle of Support for My Dry Eye DiseaseHow are you doing? This question is asked of most everyone on a daily basis. But when you walk around with a...reactionscomments
The Hidden Blessings of Dry EyeAnyone who has suffered from dry eye might read the above title and scoff, and I wouldn’t blame you. I have aqueous...reactions8comments
Raising Awareness for Dry Eye DiseaseI was sitting in my minivan in the Subway parking lot on my way back from my appointment with my dry eye...reactions6comments
Cleaning Up My Diet and Trying the Whole30 ProgramOne of the most famous lines from the Whole30 program is this: “It is not hard. Don’t you dare tell us this...reactions2comments
Bring on the Sun: What the Spring and Summer Months Mean for My Dry EyesI live in the South, and as we are entering the spring and summer months, the warm weather days are becoming more...reactions2comments
When a Doctor’s Advice Wrecks Your Routine and Leaves You SpinningInformation overload: that was the state of my mind after a new doctor gave me a new diagnosis and a new treatment...reactions3comments
Newly Diagnosed and ConfusedI was diagnosed with chronic dry eye in August of 2021. I saw my longtime optometrist for my annual eye check-up. She's...reactions2comments
Finding a Doctor: My Best TipsI was in my early 20s when my eye issues started. Doctors told me to spend less time on my screens, take...reactions5comments
