Keeping My Eyelids Closed At NightIf you have dry eye disease, chances are you have some days when you wake up with your eyes feeling worse, and...reactions8comments
A Benefit of Chronic Dry Eye Treatment: Time for Meditation And MindfulnessMeditation and mindfulness have become “buzz” words recently, especially in the chronic health and wellness community. On my journey, I had no...reactionscomments
Caring for Dry Eye During an Autoimmune FlareWhen you have chronic dry eye, keeping up with eye care can be challenging. Between eyelid cleanses, topical treatments, eye drops, prescription medications...reactions3comments
Learning to Teach with Chronic Dry EyeChronic dry eye first hit me in the middle of a school year. It made getting through my day as a middle...reactions1comment
My Decision to Try Scleral LensesAfter working relentlessly for nearly two years to improve my chronic dry eye condition, I decided to try scleral lenses. These large...reactionscomments
A New Diagnosis: Meibomian Gland DysfunctionI’ve always had poor eyesight, at least as far back as I can remember. However, I never expected to deal with several...reactionscomments
Using a Saliva Stimulant for Dry Mouth and Dry EyesMy rheumatologist prescribed the saliva stimulant Cevimeline to treat my dry mouth symptoms. Based on my symptoms of dry mouth, dry eyes...reactions3comments
Chronic Dry Eye Mystery: Deciding to Play DetectiveTwo years ago, I was diagnosed with chronic dry eye and blephartis. My improvement over the past two years was not only...reactions6comments
When Life Gets in the Way of Self CareI am fortunate to be married to the most self-sufficient husband ever. That was true even while he was going through a...reactions3comments
When the Air Conditioning Dies: Fanning the Dry Eye FlamesThis past summer, I experienced a particularly difficult week in my chronic dry eye journey. The building where I work had its...reactions2comments
Affording Dry Eye Care During InflationWhen I was first diagnosed with dry eye, I had no idea the mountain I was facing, physically, emotionally and financially. I...reactions2comments
Topical Ivermectin With Melatonin for Dry EyeMy dry eye specialist posted a video explaining a new treatment for dry eyes, specifically for meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, and demodex...reactionscomments
Dry Eye Awareness Month 2023July is Dry Eye Awareness Month! This is a time where we help increase awareness of dry eye, while also educating the...reactionscomments
Tips for Improving Your Dry Eye Treatment PlanTrying to treat chronic dry eye can be a time-consuming process. It often involves trial and error, and trying different treatments to...reactions4comments
Shortcuts Don't Work with Chronic Dry Eye TreatmentThey say you win some, and you lose some. And that’s me, with my chronic dry eye. It’s a daily battle with...reactions3comments
Being Able to See Again: My Scleral Lens JourneySince 5th grade, I always had pretty bad eyesight. Though when it started to get bad, it was still quite mild. Of...reactions2comments
My Quest for Eye Drops That Work for MeSince being diagnosed with chronic dry eye (CDE), my biggest challenge has been choosing the eye drops best for me. After my...reactions3comments
The Perfect Storm: Dry Eye, Infection, and COVIDThis past month, I’ve spent most of my time in bed. I’ve been extremely uncomfortable and in pain, with my eyes closed...reactions8comments
The Importance of Mental Health for Dry Eye SufferersContent note: The article describes suicide and depression. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources...reactions5comments
My Experience with Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)Since being diagnosed with chronic dry eye and corneal neuralgia, I have become a huge proponent of doing my own research and...reactions1comment
