Community Spotlight: JonnyJonny shares his story of getting diagnosed with chronic dry eye and trying to treat it, while also touching on the most challenging parts of living with the condition and... By Jonathan Caufield3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 and skin care products are included in this... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 because of genetics, or perhaps something I did... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Credible Health InformationThere's a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs to online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health can be found... By BridgetGawinowicz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Eye Care Is Self CareBecause I am a doctor of optometry, it is pretty automatic for me to recommend and educate patients about the triad that has become the foundation of most dry eye... By Essence Johnson, OD, FAAO2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Experience with Punctal PlugsIf nothing else, my punctal plug story is entertaining. Hopefully, you will find it informative as well if you are considering having the procedure. These tiny inserts, placed in the... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Doctor Who ListensSince being diagnosed with macular degeneration in 2014 and with chronic dry eye three years ago, I have frequently experienced frustration with my doctors. Far too often I feel like... By Sharon Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Chronic Dry Eye - No Quick FixI was searching for ten years before I finally got a diagnosis of chronic dry eye. I went to more than thirty doctors in the past ten years. Hardly any... By English Elliott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Read the Label: My Favorite Clean Makeup ProductsAs I’ve lived with dry eyes, I’ve become more aware of the ingredients in the products that I use on a daily basis – especially in my makeup. At one... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Community Spotlight: Black EyeCare Perspective (Part 2)Black EyeCare Perspective, an organization created by Black optometrists, helps facilitate better dialogue between eye care professionals and the Black community. We talked to Doctors Essence Johnson and Jacobi Cleaver... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Journey With Chronic Dry EyeIt was time for my annual eye checkup; always scary since my diagnosis with macular degeneration at age 66. I knew something new was going on with my vision. My... By Sharon Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Spotlight: Black EyeCare Perspective (Part 1)Bias in healthcare disproportionately affects communities of color, which can result in delayed or incorrect diagnoses, more stress, and other negative outcomes. Black optometrists also account for less than 2... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coming to Terms With Dry Eye Disease While Keeping Hope AliveLearning to live with chronic dry eyes is a process of realization, grief, and grit – it’s both physical and emotional. Let me explain. When my symptoms began, I thought... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 chronic yet invisible condition like dry eye disease... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Terms & Conditions Dry Eye Care Package Giveaway 2021NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The Dry Eye Care Package Giveaway (the “Promotion”) begins at 9:00am... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments