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My doctor switched me from Xiidra to Cequa. At my most recent visit, I told him that I was still having to use lubricating eye drops often (almost every hour...

July marks Dry Eye Awareness Month! Chronic dry eye impacts nearly 16.5 million adults in the United States. It’s important to note that it is often misdiagnosed and underdiagnosed. Many...

Update: The $100 Gift Card Ziena Products Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! During Dry Eye Awareness Month (July 2022), we're giving away a $100 gift card...

Dealing with a skin condition in addition to chronic dry eye has been (and continues to be) one of my biggest struggles. I was unfortunately reminded of just how much...

Editorial Note: Nominations for 2022 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the Social Health Network and Awards! The Social Health Network is a community...

It’s been 2.5 years since I spent a weekend away by myself. It’s hard when you’re a mom of young kids and you have multiple health issues, including chronic dry...

I decided to ask my mom, Ginette (jee-net), about her views of my experience with chronic dry eyes, because she’s been the one to see the evolution through more than...

One of the first things I did after I developed chronic dry eye was change my eating habits. I learned that dry eye is an inflammatory disease, and diet can...

Our eye drops are too expensive to waste. They need to be taken care of. I’ve thrown out more than a few bottles in the past, because I didn’t store...

I always get a little anxious over medical procedures, and even more so when they deal with my eyes. Do you? Our eyes are so delicate and precious, so I...

For the past one and half years of suffering from chronic dry eye disease, I have been terrified to fly. We are all well aware that flying can be hard...

I have ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and fibromyalgia. Both conditions cause light sensitivity and pain in my eyes. However, AS is an autoimmune disease that causes systemic inflammation, including in the eyes...

Recently, I had my yearly checkup at my eye doctor, and as much of a pain it can be, a lot of good came from it as well, thankfully. I...

When I first realized that after almost one year of getting dry eye treatments I needed a second opinion, I felt sick to my stomach. As most of you can...

Dear Dry Eyes, Wait, scratch that – there is nothing dear about you. You busted through the door of my life like an unwanted guest, shouldering your way – rude...

My second conjunctivochalasis surgery on my right eye was much easier than my first surgery on my left eye. My conjunctiva in both eyes was loose and folded over due...

I wrote recently about how my multiple eye issues conspire against me and tend to act up, and are made worse with the chronic dryness. When this happens, I can’t...

I am a huge fan of the outdoors. Throughout all the turbulent times in my life, nature has always been my “safe place.” It’s the one place I feel truly...

My eye doctor compared my conjunctiva (the lining covering the front of the eye) to an old, worn-out carpet that has been pulled up over time. Prolonged inflammation and chronic...

Do you ever feel just plain tired of hurting? I do. I grow weary over my eyes not feeling normal. Living with dry eyes day in and day out can...