Honoring Chronic Disease DayJuly 10 is Chronic Disease Day when we bring awareness to chronic illnesses. Chronic Disease Day highlights the experiences of those living with a chronic disease. It also sheds light...reactionscomments
Advocating for Yourself with Your DoctorThe process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can be long and difficult. People with chronic dry eye often have a lengthy journey between when they first begin...reactionscomments
Finding a Job That Meets Your Health NeedsEditor’s Note: This article originally was written by Kerri MacKay and shared by our partner site Asthma.net. For people living with a chronic illness, it can be hard to navigate...reactionscomments
Is Telemedicine Right for You?As technology has become a bigger part of our daily lives, its uses in healthcare have also grown. Thanks to improvements in technology, there are many options for accessing healthcare...reactionscomments
How Hormone Changes Can Affect Dry Eye in WomenAs a woman, I’ve always struggled with PMS (premenstrual syndrome) since the beginning of my menstrual cycles as a teenager. PMS symptoms became a common visitor every month, alerting me...reactionscomments
A How-To Guide for Self-AdvocacyAfter the initial shock of a chronic disease diagnosis, questions arise. What does this mean? How do I manage the symptoms? Can I afford my treatments and appointments? It feels...reactionscomments
An Outsider's Perspective on CDE: An Interview With My FriendThis is taken from an interview with my friend about her perspective during my chronic dry eye (CDE) diagnosis journey. Julie: What do you remember about the day you went to...reactionscomments
Digital Eye Strain: What It Is and How to Prevent ItDigital eye strain is becoming more common and pervasive in today's age of computers and technology. Yet, it still isn’t talked about nearly enough. Sometimes also known as computer vision...reactionscomments
Getting an Accurate Eye Exam With Dry EyeAbout a year into my dry eye journey, it was time for my annual eye exam. I remember struggling with that exam and worrying whether my new prescription would be...reactionscomments
Living Life Fully, Even With Dry EyeMy work schedule was consuming my life. It had been weeks since I’d done anything fun. So, when I was invited to attend an art exhibit with my friends, I...reactionscomments
Coping With Dry Eye in the EveningsMy eyes are always worse in the evenings. I seem to use up the few tears I do have during the day, leaving my eyes sore and tired at night...reactions8comments
My Experience With a Bandage Contact LensRecently, I had a procedure for another eye condition known as map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy. Basically, this type of inherited corneal dystrophy can cause the surface of the cornea to become irregular...reactionscomments
Ask the Health Leaders: Insurance ImpactsOne of the difficulties of living with chronic dry eye can be the financial impact. People face out-of-pocket costs when insurance does not cover treatment. It can get expensive living...reactionscomments
Relocation for Dry EyeHave you ever found a place where maybe you visited or stayed at for any length of time that helped your chronic dry eye? Every year, we visit the beach...reactions2comments
Getting a Second OpinionA diagnosis that does not feel right or a misdiagnosis can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about your diagnosis. You may also be curious about your treatment options...reactionscomments
A Benefit of Chronic Dry Eye Treatment: Time for Meditation And MindfulnessMeditation and mindfulness have become “buzz” words recently, especially in the chronic health and wellness community. On my journey, I had no idea how much of an impact it would...reactionscomments
A New Diagnosis: Meibomian Gland DysfunctionI’ve always had poor eyesight, at least as far back as I can remember. However, I never expected to deal with several other chronic eye conditions at a fairly young...reactionscomments
When the Air Conditioning Dies: Fanning the Dry Eye FlamesThis past summer, I experienced a particularly difficult week in my chronic dry eye journey. The building where I work had its air conditioning go down. This is a frequent...reactions2comments
Affording Dry Eye Care During InflationWhen I was first diagnosed with dry eye, I had no idea the mountain I was facing, physically, emotionally and financially. I think I was naive in thinking that my...reactions2comments
Going Back to School With Dry EyesI recently made the decision to go back to school to earn my master’s degree in clinical nutrition. Actually, my dry eyes have been what sparked my interest in nutrition...reactionscomments
