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
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...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...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...reactions4comments
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...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...reactions1comment
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...reactions6comments
