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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions11comments
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
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions16comments
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
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
Seeing a RheumatologistI decided to see a rheumatologist, after my dry eye specialist asked me a couple of times if I had seen one...reactions2comments
Misunderstood, Alienated, and AloneThe “average” person doesn't understand how taxing it is – in all ways – dealing with chronic health conditions every single day...reactions3comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions11comments
