The Invisibility & Stigma of Chronic PainPain can be classified as an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot always be immediately seen. Because of this, it’s possible... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Diagnosis of Corneal Neuralgia“Your eyes are now producing tears, and your tear film looks healthy,” said my dry eye specialist as he examined my eyes through the slit-lamp. “But they are still uncomfortable... By Erica OsborneBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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, keeping allergens out and creating moisture. Also, showing... By Amanda GaskellBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Lend Me Your Ears and I'll Read You the WorldI’m worried that I won’t be able to keep doing my job with my chronic dry eyes. When I took this job, I knew that a lot of reading would... By Wendy ToogoodBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Chronic Dry Eye Patient Spotlight: Annie-Danielle GrenierI started noticing dry eye symptoms when I was a teenager (I’m now 42). I was wearing soft contact lenses at the time and not always in tune with my... By Annie-Danielle GrenierBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Put Honey in Your Eyes?“Put honey in your eyes?” That was my initial response as I read on a dry eye forum about other people’s experiences using Manuka Honey Eye Gel by Optimel. I... By Erica OsborneBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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, heating masks, eyelid massages, blinking exercises, lens maintenance... By Diana BoydBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Nighttime Dry Eye RoutineIt seems as though my chronic dry eyes really start to take their toll around 6 in the evening. Though, they do bug me all throughout the day. I am... By Amanda GaskellBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Bad News – Yet Another Eye ConditionAt the age of 66, I was diagnosed with age related macular degeneration (AMD). My dry AMD rapidly progressed to the intermediate stage. Two years later I was diagnosed with chronic dry... By Sharon MooreBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Chronic Dry Eye Patient Spotlight: LeTyshaPrior to being diagnosed, I had heard of dry eye before and even knew someone who had it. But I still didn’t really understand it. My journey with chronic dry... By LeTysha MontgomeryBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Chronic Dry Eye Patient Spotlight: BarbyBarby shares her experience getting diagnosed with chronic dry eye (CDE) and what she wishes others knew. I developed chronic dry eye secondary to reflex sympathetic dystrophy, also known as... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Identifying the Causes of My Dry Eye ConditionWhat caused this? And what can I do to fix it? These have been the driving questions of my dry eye journey. Frustratingly, chronic dry eye can have many different... By Erica OsborneBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Allergic to RestasisRestasis is an immunomodulating drug that helps decrease inflammation and dry eyes. After lubricating eye drops, it is the second thing my optometrist recommended for my chronic dry eye. During... By Anna SamsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Dry Eye Patient Spotlight: Anna WilliamsMy first step to getting diagnosed was at an eye exam (this was probably 2-3 years ago). I told my eye doctor how my eyes felt. He examined them and... By Anna WilliamsBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Disco Eyes – Mistakes with Eye DropsHow many mistakes can one person make over the years when using eye drops? I’ll tell you how many. Plenty! I’m quite appalled when I look back at what I... By Wendy ToogoodBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Experience with BlephEx and MiboFlowBlephEx and MiboFlow felt like spa treatments for my eyes. My doctor recommended these procedures when after several months of other treatments for my aqueous deficient dry eye, he determined... By Erica OsborneBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 and has since developed chronic dry eye. The question... By Sharon MooreBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Raising Awareness for Dry Eye DiseaseI was sitting in my minivan in the Subway parking lot on my way back from my appointment with my dry eye specialist. People passed by on both sides of... By Erica OsborneBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Chronic Dry Eye Patient Spotlight: AnnaI have always experienced light sensitivity. If the sun was too bright, I’d get a headache. I never understood why people liked bright, sunny days; I dreaded them. If I... By Anna SamsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Trying Dry Eye Treatments and Talking About My ConditionThe first ophthalmologist that I visited gave me a prescription for Restasis. That can take up to 6 months to work, and while I gave it a good 5 months... By Amanda GaskellBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
