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 a great question. I wish there was a simple... By Amanda Gaskell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Eye Pain is My Worst SymptomChronic dry eye is a condition with so many symptoms. These include light sensitivity, eye fatigue, redness, blurry vision, and more. One of the hardest symptoms for me to deal... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
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 course, at that age, I thought it was... By Nina-Ajdin4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dealing with Dry Eye During an EmergencyMy husband’s truck was stolen from a paid parking lot next to a convention center in Dallas, Texas. My family and I had just arrived for the weekend for my... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fears About Aging With Chronic Dry EyesThey say “the future is always blurry,” and how right they are, especially for those of us with chronic dry eye. Now that I’ve had another birthday ending in a... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Results of My Lip BiopsyA few minutes after my lip biopsy to test for Sjogren’s Syndrome, the anesthetic started to wear off, and I was in terrible pain. A headache set in as well... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Having a Lip Biopsy to Test for Sjogren’s DiseaseSometimes chronic dry eye affects more than just our eyes. What I mean is that the problem can be systemic, or the condition spills over into other facets of our... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Research Tips for Chronic Dry EyeOK, so you’ve just received a diagnosis off chronic dry eyes (CDE). Maybe you didn’t even know there was such a thing. Suddenly you need to learn all you can... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Swimming with Dry EyeIt has been two years since I was diagnosed with dry eye. I was diagnosed in the summer of 2020, smack dab in the middle of fun swimming season. Of... By Amanda Gaskell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Finding the Right Artificial Tears for My Dry EyesWhen I first saw my eye doctor for my dry eyes, I had been using an inexpensive multi-dose bottle of artificial tears. He recommended using preservative-free tears. I didn’t even... By Erica Osborne4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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, unable to see much. Naturally, when we can’t... By Nina-Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Biking with Chronic Dry EyeA few months ago, my husband and I began biking daily on a tandem bike ride through our beautiful city. He loves biking, and I have not done much in... By BarbyIngle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
The Effects of Crying Without TearsNot too long after I had started attending regular therapy, but before my dry eye diagnosis, I remember one appointment above most others. I had been talking about wanting to... By Diana Boyd3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
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 page, or call the National Suicide Prevention hotline... By Erica Osborne4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Photosensitivity and Dry Eye LensesIn this video I am showing my Axon Optics FL-41 lenses that help with photosensitivity. A lot of people struggle with dry eye and light sensitivity, and I find these... By Amanda Gaskell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Barriers to Healthcare in Rural AmericaA common complaint in the chronic dry eye (CDE) community revolves around access to healthcare. The most common barriers are lack of insurance or underinsured, financial constraints, and lack of... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
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 see which works best. It can all be... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Seeing a RheumatologistI decided to see a rheumatologist, after my dry eye specialist asked me a couple of times if I had seen one, to run blood work that would determine if... By Erica Osborne4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Misunderstood, Alienated, and AloneThe “average” person doesn't understand how taxing it is – in all ways – dealing with chronic health conditions every single day. I’ve always struggled with feeling misunderstood and alienated... By Nina-Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Does Your Daily Dry Eye Treatment Plan Look Like?Treating chronic dry eye can be tedious. It often means following a daily routine, from morning to afternoon to night. It takes time and requires consistency – something that’s not... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments