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. These are just a few of my tips...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 others knew about chronic dry eye. My dry...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 play with friends. Later in my teen years...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 deficient dry eye, so I know all too...reactions5comments
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 to know. Chronic dry eye (CDE) can have...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 at age 2 and by age 14, I...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 many! Even with the air conditioning vent pointed...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, and communities undertake with the intention of enhancing...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 advocate, I joined a dry eye support group...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 – what works for one person may not...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 disease that can lead to total loss of...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 lot of freedom to travel and do things...reactions3comments
Scleral LensesWhen I was diagnosed with chronic dry eye after struggling for ten years, my doctor suggested scleral lenses. I was in the habit of saying yes to anything new 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 and skin care products are included in this...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 because of genetics, or perhaps something I did...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
