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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
Omega-3, PleaseI have mild to moderate dry eye, and the severity of the symptoms varies literally with whichever direction the wind blows that...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions6comments
