My Experience with BlephEx and MiboFlowBlephEx and MiboFlow felt like spa treatments for my eyes. My doctor recommended these procedures when after several months of other treatments for my aqueous deficient dry eye, he determined... By Erica Osborne2 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Are Chronic Dry Eye and Migraine Linked?Chronic dry eye (CDE) is caused by a lack of tears. Those with CDE either do not make enough tears or have unhealthy tears that cannot wet the eye. There... By Editorial Team3 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exploring the Cataract Surgery Link to Chronic Dry EyeCataract surgery is a topic that frequently comes up in the chronic dry eye community. Most often, the community member had cataract surgery and has since developed chronic dry eye. The question... By Sharon Moore5 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Raising Awareness for Dry Eye DiseaseI was sitting in my minivan in the Subway parking lot on my way back from my appointment with my dry eye specialist. People passed by on both sides of... By Erica OsborneOctober 8, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Chronic Dry Eye Patient Spotlight: AnnaI have always experienced light sensitivity. If the sun was too bright, I’d get a headache. I never understood why people liked bright, sunny days; I dreaded them. If I... By Anna SamsonOctober 7, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Trying Dry Eye Treatments and Talking About My ConditionThe first ophthalmologist that I visited gave me a prescription for Restasis. That can take up to 6 months to work, and while I gave it a good 5 months... By Amanda GaskellOctober 5, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Does Your Chronic Dry Eye Diagnosis Journey Compare to Others?The path to getting diagnosed and treated for chronic dry eye can look a little different for everyone. Sometimes it takes a long time to get a proper diagnosis. And... By Editorial TeamOctober 1, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cleaning Up My Diet and Trying the Whole30 ProgramOne of the most famous lines from the Whole30 program is this: “It is not hard. Don’t you dare tell us this is hard. Fighting cancer is hard. Birthing a... By Erica OsborneSeptember 30, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Chronic Dry Eye Patient Spotlight: JulieMy journey with getting diagnosed with chronic dry eye has been a long ride. I remember my first reaction like yesterday, and I remember waking up, and I couldn't see... By JulieWellsSeptember 28, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Driving with Chronic Dry EyeI live in rural Oklahoma in an official food desert area. The nearest store is 15 miles, and fresh food is very limited. That means that at least once a week, I... By Sharon MooreSeptember 24, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not a Dry Eye in the House – Almost!My dry eyes had been getting worse, and my ophthalmologist and I weren't making any progress. In the evening, I couldn't keep my eyes open to read or watch television... By Wendy ToogoodSeptember 23, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Reduce Dry Eye Symptoms by Changing Your EnvironmentI remember struggling so much with my eyes in the office environment. Reading emails, working with spreadsheets and numbers, my vision would begin to blur and double after looking at... By Julie BriggsSeptember 21, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Xiidra Results and How I Curb Side EffectsResults. That’s the main interest of anyone suffering from life-altering dry eye disease. We want to know, “Will this treatment help me?” And while the results of different treatments vary... By Erica OsborneSeptember 17, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Summer Traveling With Dry EyeWhen I was first diagnosed with dry eye, I did not realize just how tricky it can be when wanting to travel. These are just a few of my tips... By Amanda GaskellSeptember 16, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Chronic Dry Eye Patient Spotlight: DianaDiana shares the sometimes frustrating journey it took for her to get diagnosed, which treatments she has tried, and what she wishes others knew about chronic dry eye. My dry... By Diana BoydSeptember 14, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Challenge of Reading With Chronic Dry EyeSince learning to read at age six, I developed a passion for reading. As a child, I had much rather read than play with friends. Later in my teen years... By Sharon MooreSeptember 10, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
How to Deal with Wildfire Smoke and Chronic Dry EyeWildfire smoke poses health problems for many people. Among them are those with eye ailments such as chronic dry eye. If you have chronic dry eye, the insight below can... By Editorial TeamSeptember 9, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Hidden Blessings of Dry EyeAnyone who has suffered from dry eye might read the above title and scoff, and I wouldn’t blame you. I have aqueous deficient dry eye, so I know all too... By Erica OsborneSeptember 7, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Chronic Dry EyeWhether you are living with chronic dry eye or know someone who is, here is a guide of common questions and things to know. Chronic dry eye (CDE) can have... By Editorial TeamSeptember 3, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding a Doctor to Treat My Dry EyeIt has been a little over a year since I was thrust into the abyss of dry eye. I began wearing glasses at age 2 and by age 14, I... By Amanda GaskellSeptember 2, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
