The Dry Eye Solution Can Sometimes Be the ProblemI’ve had dry eyes for a long time now (about 30 years). It got much worse recently, though. I have a condition...reactions5comments
Photophobia and Holiday LightsI love the holiday season. I always look forward to it and enjoy all the holiday festivities. All the holiday movies, drinks...reactions2comments
Getting an Accurate Eye Exam With Dry EyeAbout a year into my dry eye journey, it was time for my annual eye exam. I remember struggling with that exam...reactionscomments
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
Healing Is the Sum of Many PartsI’m not better, but I’m better. That’s what I normally say when a friend or family member asks me how my eyes...reactionscomments
Finding Out I Have Ocular RosaceaOddly enough, a telehealth visit gave me a more important insight into my chronic dry eye than any of my office visits...reactionscomments
Exploring the Cataract Surgery Link to Chronic Dry EyeCataract surgery is a topic that frequently comes up in the chronic dry eye community. Most often, the community member had cataract surgery...reactionscomments
My Most Common Dry Eye SymptomsDry eyes are a fairly common condition, though one that isn’t talked about enough. At least not in my eyes (pun intented!)...reactions4comments
Living Life Fully, Even With Dry EyeMy work schedule was consuming my life. It had been weeks since I’d done anything fun. So, when I was invited to...reactionscomments
What My Dry Eye Nightstand Looks LikeWe dry eye sufferers have all been there–we wake up in the middle of the night, eyes burning and dry. We need...reactions6comments
Being Your Own AdvocateOne of the hardest things about learning you have a chronic health issue is there’s not always someone there at your side...reactions2comments
Coping With Dry Eye in the EveningsMy eyes are always worse in the evenings. I seem to use up the few tears I do have during the day...reactions8comments
Getting a Second OpinionA diagnosis that does not feel right or a misdiagnosis can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about your diagnosis. You...reactionscomments
How I Resonated with Fox News Anchor Shannon Bream’s Dry Eye StoryAs I was driving home from my eye doctor’s office, a five-hour trip, I was listening to several episodes of "Dry Eye...reactions3comments
A Raw and Real Interview with My Husband About Dry EyeRecently, I sat down with my husband of 19 years to discuss his perspective on my chronic dry eyes. What I thought...reactions5comments
Intimacy and Dry EyeHow do you get in the mood for intimacy when you are plagued with dry eye and living in severe discomfort? That’s...reactions1comment
Getting Into the Dry Eye RoutineIf you’re just learning about chronic dry eye, it might seem a bit overwhelming. There’s so much information out there about what...reactionscomments
Sudden Vision Changes and Fear of Retinal DetachmentThe other night, after an extremely stressful day, I started to experience some strange symptoms. I had a mild headache most of...reactions2comments
My Experience With a Bandage Contact LensRecently, I had a procedure for another eye condition known as map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy. Basically, this type of inherited corneal dystrophy can cause...reactions1comment
Using Diet to Help Control Dry Eye SymptomsI much prefer making changes to my diet or my daily habits over taking a prescribed medication, although medication can be a...reactions2comments
