Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople with chronic health conditions like chronic dry eye often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and...reactions1comment
Box Breathing and How It Helps with StressOur lives are filled with family obligations, work and school responsibilities, healthcare appointments, and busy schedules. Stress is a normal part of...reactionscomments
Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
Hear+Now: An AI-Powered Audio Digest – Understanding the Severe Dry Eye Patient ExperienceChronic dry eye (CDE) is often perceived as a minor nuisance, yet for millions of patients, it is a debilitating condition that...reactionscomments
Efficacy of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements in the Management of CDEKey Takeaways: Chronic dry eye is a multifactorial disorder characterized by ocular discomfort, visual disturbance, and tear film instability, often driven by...reactionscomments
The Underlying Mechanisms of Progressive Meibomian Gland DysfunctionKey Takeaways: Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a primary driver of dry eye disease, a condition encountered daily in clinical practice. It...reactionscomments
Test Your Knowledge: The CDE Clinical Deep DiveKey Takeaways: Effectively managing chronic dry eye requires a deep understanding of its underlying pathophysiology. This quiz is designed to test your...reactionscomments
Explaining the Vasoconstrictor Trap to PatientsKey Takeaways: Patients often use over-the-counter (OTC) "get the red out" drops for a fast, cosmetic fix for red eyes. This creates...reactionscomments
3 Eye Drop Categories Every HCP Must Explain to Their CDE PatientKey TakeawaysYour patient with chronic dry eye (CDE) is standing in the pharmacy. They face a wall of confusing eye drop options...reactionscomments
Why Recommending Preservative-Free Matters in Chronic Dry Eye ManagementKey Takeaways:Chronic dry eye (CDE) remains one of the most common reasons for eye clinic visits, affecting millions of people in the...reactionscomments
Beyond "Just Dry": How to Reframe Chronic Dry Eye (CDE) as a Chronic ConditionKey Takeaways:Chronic dry eye (CDE) is one of the most frequent complaints eye care specialists hear and is a primary reason for...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...reactionscomments
