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Not 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...

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In 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...

A 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...

Trying 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...

I 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...

The “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...

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...

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...

My 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...

July 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...

Update: 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...

Dealing 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...

Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...

It’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...

I 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...

One 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...

Our 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...

I 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...

For 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...