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 Comments4 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 Comments6 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 Comments8 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 Comments5 comments
ChronicDryEye.net Ziena Gift Card Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Ziena Moisture Chamber Glasses Gift Card Terms & Conditions Giveaway. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Talking About the iTEAR100 NeurostimulatorThis video is showing how I use the iTEAR100 Neurostimulator to help my dry eye... By Amanda Gaskell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What I Wish I Had KnownI try not to live with regret about things I wish I had done differently to prevent my chronic dry eye, but I do have some things I wish I... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly DiagnosedIt can often be very hard to know what to ask or even where to begin when you have questions during your first visit with a new doctor. Many of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Taking An Active Role In Your HealthSome people find becoming an active member of their own healthcare team challenging. Some may feel overwhelmed by all the information, test results, and treatment options. Others might not feel... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience with Autologous Serum TearsMy doctor recently diagnosed me with corneal neuralgia and prescribed autologous serum tears as treatment. Autologous serum tears are drops made from a patient’s own blood, and they help to... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
My Christmas Wish ListAs a child, half the fun of Christmas was making a Christmas wish list. Making the list involved hours of looking through the Sears Roebuck catalogue. Fast forward six decades... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Sight for Sore Eyes - Long Distance Driving to See the FamilyHow will I manage my upcoming drive to see my son and his young family when the round trip to visit them is 880 miles? Long-distance driving and chronic dry... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Our Interviews With Chronic Dry Eye Community MembersNo person's experience with chronic dry eye is the same. Whether dealing with symptoms, trying different treatments, or managing the emotional impact, everyone has a unique story to tell. That... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with chronic dry eye. New here? We invite you to... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Photophobia and Holiday LightsI love the holiday season. I always look forward to it and enjoy all the holiday festivities. All the holiday movies, drinks at Starbucks, gift wrapping, decorations, and spending quality... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Learning to Teach with Chronic Dry EyeChronic dry eye first hit me in the middle of a school year. It made getting through my day as a middle and high school English teacher a challenge. I... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sleeping with Eye Eco Seals 4.0I am showing how I sleep with the Eye Eco Seals goggles that help with dry eye at nighttime... By Amanda Gaskell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Making the Best of Your Visit to the DoctorBefore retirement, I worked as a registered nurse with an orthopedic surgeon. As many specialists do, we scheduled appointments every 15 minutes. Standing outside a patient exam room, I often... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Chronic Dry Eye Journey: StacyAbout 10 years ago, I was diagnosed with open angle glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. I thought that maybe was the reason why my eyes felt so disgusting at times. I... By Stacy Jennings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments