What I Would Tell Teenage Me About Dry EyesWhen I was a teenager, I was also a dancer. This was my main reason to wear contact lenses, because I didn’t...reactions1comment
Instagram Live: Ask the OptometristsSometimes, one of the challenges of managing chronic dry eye is finding reputable information. To help rectify that obstacle, we are hosting...reactionscomments
Dry Eye Is Costly, in More Ways Than OneNot only has chronic dry eye cost me my quality of life, but it has also cost me financially. I am extremely...reactions2comments
The Perils of an Eye AppointmentI miss the days when I only saw an eye doctor once a year to get an updated contact lens exam. Instead...reactionscomments
A Dose of Bad News – Finding a Silver LiningAt my last visit to my retinal specialist (as of my writing this) in September 2021, I was surprised to learn how...reactions1comment
Dry-Eye-Friendly Cleaning ProductsAs I’ve progressed in my dry eye journey and become a more educated consumer, I’ve begun closely considering the cleaning products that...reactions3comments
Lifestyle Changes With Dry Eye DiseaseBefore dry eye, I never really paid attention or had to pay attention to the environment I was in. This Christmas I...reactions7comments
Chronic Dry Eye and Preparing for My Next AppointmentDoctor appointments have so many challenges for me. Not only do I have to be ready to stand up for my needs...reactions2comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
Shifting My Morning Routine Perspective“With dry eye, vanity goes out the window.” A fellow dry eye sufferer posted this comment in an online community. I’ve read...reactions4comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with chronic...reactionscomments
Face Masks Causing DrynessWe are almost 2 years into the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people have been wearing face masks, practicing social and physical distancing, and...reactions2comments
You Don’t Know What You Don’t KnowWhen I first started getting that gritty, sandpaper feeling and redness in my eyes, it never occurred to me that it could...reactions6comments
HeavinessMy eyes often feel heavy during the day. So much so that I can feel myself blinking more slowly. Or feeling the...reactions8comments
What I Wish I Had KnownI try not to live with regret about things I wish I had done differently to prevent my chronic dry eye, but...reactions2comments
Taking An Active Role In Your HealthSome people find becoming an active member of their own healthcare team challenging. Some may feel overwhelmed by all the information, test...reactionscomments
My Christmas Wish ListAs a child, half the fun of Christmas was making a Christmas wish list. Making the list involved hours of looking through...reactions2comments
A Sight for Sore Eyes - Long Distance Driving to See the FamilyHow will I manage my upcoming drive to see my son and his young family when the round trip to visit them...reactionscomments
Our Interviews With Chronic Dry Eye Community MembersNo person's experience with chronic dry eye is the same. Whether dealing with symptoms, trying different treatments, or managing the emotional impact...reactionscomments
Moisture Glasses and Dry EyeThis video is about how my moisture chamber glasses have helped me with my dry eye. They are helpful for being outside...reactions7comments
