Do Supplements Really Work?Do supplements really work in improving dry eye? I often find myself asking this question, as I feel like I’ve tried almost every supplement out there, many of which are... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Switching from Xiidra to CequaMy 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... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Dry Eye Awareness Month 2022: Advocating for Better Access to TreatmentsJuly 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... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
$100 Gift Card: Ziena Glasses GiveawayUpdate: 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... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Chronic Dry Eye and Skin ConditionsDealing 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... By Nina-Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramWe are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards program recognizing Health Leaders who make a difference... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Challenges of a Solo Getaway With Dry EyeIt’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... By Ava Meena3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Interview with My Mom about My Chronic Dry EyeI 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... By Annie-Danielle Grenier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Top Five Anti-Inflammatory BreakfastsOne 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... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Making the Most of Your Eye Drops – How to Take Care of ThemOur 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... By Sophie.Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dealing with Anxiety over Medical ProceduresI 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... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Flying with Dry EyeFor 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... By Amanda Gaskell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Interviewing My PartnerI 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... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance of Discipline with Dry Eye TreatmentRecently, 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... By Nina-Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Deciding to Get a Second Opinion … AgainWhen 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... By Amanda Gaskell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A Letter to My Dry EyesDear 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... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
My Second Conjunctivochalasis Surgery and My Overall ResultsMy 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... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
My Eye Problems Make Me GrumpyI 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... By Annie-Danielle Grenier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Spending Time Outdoors With Dry EyeI 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... By Nina-Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Conjunctivochalasis SurgeryMy 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... By Erica Osborne4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments