Chronic Dry Eye Patient Spotlight: JulieMy journey with getting diagnosed with chronic dry eye has been a long ride. I remember my first reaction like yesterday, and...reactions1comment
Driving with Chronic Dry EyeI live in rural Oklahoma in an official food desert area. The nearest store is 15 miles, and fresh food is very limited. That...reactionscomments
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
Reduce Dry Eye Symptoms by Changing Your EnvironmentI remember struggling so much with my eyes in the office environment. Reading emails, working with spreadsheets and numbers, my vision would...reactions3comments
My Xiidra Results and How I Curb Side EffectsResults. That’s the main interest of anyone suffering from life-altering dry eye disease. We want to know, “Will this treatment help me?”...reactions7comments
Summer Traveling With Dry EyeWhen I was first diagnosed with dry eye, I did not realize just how tricky it can be when wanting to travel...reactionscomments
Chronic Dry Eye Patient Spotlight: DianaDiana shares the sometimes frustrating journey it took for her to get diagnosed, which treatments she has tried, and what she wishes...reactions8comments
The Challenge of Reading With Chronic Dry EyeSince learning to read at age six, I developed a passion for reading. As a child, I had much rather read than...reactions4comments
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
Frequently Asked Questions About Chronic Dry EyeWhether you are living with chronic dry eye or know someone who is, here is a guide of common questions and things...reactions3comments
Finding a Doctor to Treat My Dry EyeIt has been a little over a year since I was thrust into the abyss of dry eye. I began wearing glasses...reactionscomments
Chronic Dry Eyes – the Search For an Answer BeginsHow many people need to wear sunglasses day and night in an airplane just to keep the airflow off their eyes? Not...reactions1comment
Why Is Self-Care Important, and How Can We Practice It?Self-care has been an ever-evolving concept for decades. Originally, the World Health Organization defined self-care in the 1980s as “activities individuals, families...reactionscomments
Becoming My Own Dry Eye Care Advocate: Part 2Erica, who has aqueous deficient dry eye, talks about advocating for her care. Read Part 1. Becoming my own dry eye care...reactions2comments
Becoming My Own Dry Eye Care Advocate: Part 1Dry eye is a multifactorial disease, and treatment often takes a multifaceted approach. Every case is different. No silver bullet treatment exists...reactions1comment
A Day in My Life With Chronic Dry EyeI have both age related macular degeneration and chronic dry eye syndrome. Most people know that macular degeneration is a serious eye...reactions1comment
Navigating Summer Vacation with Dry EyeNormally, I look forward to summer as a carefree time of rest and adventure. I’m a school teacher, so I have a...reactions3comments
Scleral LensesWhen I was diagnosed with chronic dry eye after struggling for ten years, my doctor suggested scleral lenses. I was in the...reactions1comment
Read the Label: My Favorite Clean Skin and Hair Care ProductsDid you know that the Food and Drug Administration in the United States bans only 11 chemicals from cosmetic industry products? (Hair...reactions2comments
Dry Eyes - My Search for AnswersI don’t know about you, but when I am told I have a new health condition, I want to know why. Is it...reactionscomments
