Is My Sleep Position Affecting My Dry Eyes?Do you have one eye that feels dryer and more irritated than the other? My left eye has always given me more trouble. And the more I hear about other... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
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My Experience Trying Home Remedies as Treatments for BlepharitisOne of the conditions I was initially diagnosed with that contributed to my chronic dry eye was blepharitis caused by demodex. If you’ve never heard of demodex, they are tiny... By Diana Boyd3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Bring on the Sun: What the Spring and Summer Months Mean for My Dry EyesI live in the South, and as we are entering the spring and summer months, the warm weather days are becoming more commonplace. That is a good thing for my... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Day in the Life With Chronic Dry EyeWhen I first open my eyes in the morning, I know I need to do my Restasis drops right away, as they are a critical part of my dry eye... By Ava Meena4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Financial Stress of Chronic Dry EyeMost of us are very familiar with the physical, emotional, and mental anguish that any chronic condition brings. There is another huge impact I feel isn’t very understood, and that... By Nina-Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How I Resonated with Fox News Anchor Shannon Bream’s Dry Eye StoryAs I was driving home from my eye doctor’s office, a five-hour trip, I was listening to several episodes of "Dry Eye Coach," a podcast geared at educating eye doctors... By Erica Osborne4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Parenting and Chronic Dry EyeHow do you manage being a parent, and dealing with dry eye, at the same time? Being a mom is fun, exciting, stressful and spontaneity all rolled into one. Whether... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
When a Doctor’s Advice Wrecks Your Routine and Leaves You SpinningInformation overload: that was the state of my mind after a new doctor gave me a new diagnosis and a new treatment plan. Much of the advice was opposite of... By Erica Osborne4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Newly Diagnosed and ConfusedI was diagnosed with chronic dry eye in August of 2021. I saw my longtime optometrist for my annual eye check-up. She's actually the only optometrist I've ever seen. I... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Managing Dry Eye FlaresOne thing that I am reminded of everyday is how complex dry eye disease really is. I feel that it is especially complex when it comes to dry eye flares... By Amanda Gaskell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
What Different Types of Heated Eye Masks are There?We can’t pretend we don’t have dry eyes, but we might try to “mask the problem” – and that’s what I’ve done. At my last visit to the optometrist, she... By Wendy Toogood4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trying Low Level Light TherapyI’ve struggled with meibomian gland dysfunction, also known as MGD, for many years and have tried an array of treatments. At my last eye exam, my eye doctor informed me... By Diana Boyd2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding a Doctor: My Best TipsI was in my early 20s when my eye issues started. Doctors told me to spend less time on my screens, take some eye drops, and come back in a... By English Elliott4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My Eye Care Cleaning RoutineMy doctor advised me of some steps to take in cleaning my dry eyes. First, he said to wash my face with room-temperature water. I have a mild case of... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What I Would Tell Teenage Me About Dry EyesWhen I was a teenager, I was also a dancer. This was my main reason to wear contact lenses, because I didn’t mind my glasses that much. But anybody who’s... By Annie-Danielle Grenier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Using Eye Compress Time to Practice MindfulnessEvery day I use an eye compress. I heat it up in the microwave for about 20-25 seconds and leave it on my eyes for 10 minutes. I use a... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Quest for Eye Drops That Work for MeSince being diagnosed with chronic dry eye (CDE), my biggest challenge has been choosing the eye drops best for me. After my diagnosis, my optometrist told me to use over-the-counter... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Instagram Live: Ask the OptometristsSometimes, one of the challenges of managing chronic dry eye is finding reputable information. To help rectify that obstacle, we are hosting a new Instagram Live event where you can... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments