Omega-3, PleaseI have mild to moderate dry eye, and the severity of the symptoms varies literally with whichever direction the wind blows that particular day. I have the most success with... By Essence Johnson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dry Eye Is Costly, in More Ways Than OneNot only has chronic dry eye cost me my quality of life, but it has also cost me financially. I am extremely fortunate to have good health insurance and financial... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
3 Ways I’ve Advocated for My Chronic Dry Eye TreatmentI have found self-advocacy to be invaluable and a little intimidating. I’ve been learning how to find my voice in advocacy for more than 5 years, and I still struggle... By Ava Meena4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Experience with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy and Meibomian Gland ExpressionAfter my dry eye specialist examined my eyes and the oil being produced from my meibomian glands under a slit lamp, he determined that I had meibomian gland dysfunction and... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Allergies and Dry EyeWhen I was first diagnosed with dry eye, my doctor mentioned she saw an allergy component with my diagnosis. I did have some eye itching and redness, but it wasn’t... By Amanda Gaskell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
What I Wish People Knew About Chronic Dry EyeGrowing up during middle school and my teenage years, I didn’t even know chronic dry eye was a “thing.” When I started wearing contact lenses in high school, I knew... By Nina-Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
In America: What's That?To learn more about the challenges of living with chronic dry eye, we are conducting our In America survey. By taking our survey, you can bring awareness to the realities... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Perils of an Eye AppointmentI miss the days when I only saw an eye doctor once a year to get an updated contact lens exam. Instead, I’ve seen my doctor anywhere from weekly to... By Ava Meena3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Dose of Bad News – Finding a Silver LiningAt my last visit to my retinal specialist (as of my writing this) in September 2021, I was surprised to learn how much my vision had declined. My vision had declined... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Dry-Eye-Friendly Cleaning ProductsAs I’ve progressed in my dry eye journey and become a more educated consumer, I’ve begun closely considering the cleaning products that I use in my home. I remember when... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Lifestyle Changes With Dry Eye DiseaseBefore dry eye, I never really paid attention or had to pay attention to the environment I was in. This Christmas I was reminded why it is now so important... By Amanda Gaskell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Dry Eye and Preparing for My Next AppointmentDoctor appointments have so many challenges for me. Not only do I have to be ready to stand up for my needs while they evaluate and touch around my eyes... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Practicing Presence to Soothe Dry Eye Pain and AnxietyBefore I developed dry eye disease (DED), worry and anxiety weren’t a big part of my life. However, since developing the condition, I’ve had both offenders creep into my head... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Shifting My Morning Routine Perspective“With dry eye, vanity goes out the window.” A fellow dry eye sufferer posted this comment in an online community. I’ve read several other comments just like it, and I... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Face Masks Causing DrynessWe are almost 2 years into the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people have been wearing face masks, practicing social and physical distancing, and minimizing close contact since then. There are many... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Qualities I Look For in Humidifiers for Dry EyeIdeally, I’d have a large cool mist humidifier in every room of my house during the winter – maybe even 2 in the larger spaces – plus a warm mist... By Ava Meena3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
You Don’t Know What You Don’t KnowWhen I first started getting that gritty, sandpaper feeling and redness in my eyes, it never occurred to me that it could be a lack of lubrication due to dry... By Diana Boyd3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
HeavinessMy eyes often feel heavy during the day. So much so that I can feel myself blinking more slowly. Or feeling the need to shut my eyes. This is quite... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
A Raw and Real Interview with My Husband About Dry EyeRecently, I sat down with my husband of 19 years to discuss his perspective on my chronic dry eyes. What I thought would be a casual conversation turned into an... By Erica Osborne4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments