Dry Eye Awareness Month 2022: Advocating for Better Access to TreatmentsJuly marks Dry Eye Awareness Month! Chronic dry eye impacts nearly 16.5 million adults in the United States. It’s important to note that it is often misdiagnosed and underdiagnosed. Many... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
$100 Gift Card: Ziena Glasses GiveawayDuring Dry Eye Awareness Month (July 2022), we're giving away a $100 gift card for Ziena eyewear products, such as moisture chamber glasses! Moisture chamber glasses can help people with chronic... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Dry Eye and Skin ConditionsDealing with a skin condition in addition to chronic dry eye has been (and continues to be) one of my biggest struggles. I was unfortunately reminded of just how much... By Nina-AjdinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Introducing the Social Health Network and Awards ProgramWe are very excited to announce the launch of the Social Health Network and Awards! The Social Health Network is a community for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals with the... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Challenges of a Solo Getaway With Dry EyeIt’s been 2.5 years since I spent a weekend away by myself. It’s hard when you’re a mom of young kids and you have multiple health issues, including chronic dry... By Ava MeenaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Interview with My Mom about My Chronic Dry EyeI decided to ask my mom, Ginette (jee-net), about her views of my experience with chronic dry eyes, because she’s been the one to see the evolution through more than... By Annie-Danielle GrenierBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Top Five Anti-Inflammatory BreakfastsOne of the first things I did after I developed chronic dry eye was change my eating habits. I learned that dry eye is an inflammatory disease, and diet can... By Erica OsborneBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Making the Most of Your Eye Drops – How to Take Care of ThemOur eye drops are too expensive to waste. They need to be taken care of. I’ve thrown out more than a few bottles in the past, because I didn’t store... By Wendy ToogoodBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Dealing with Anxiety over Medical ProceduresI always get a little anxious over medical procedures, and even more so when they deal with my eyes. Do you? Our eyes are so delicate and precious, so I... By Erica OsborneBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Flying with Dry EyeFor the past one and half years of suffering from chronic dry eye disease, I have been terrified to fly. We are all well aware that flying can be hard... By Amanda GaskellBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Interviewing My PartnerI have ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and fibromyalgia. Both conditions cause light sensitivity and pain in my eyes. However, AS is an autoimmune disease that causes systemic inflammation, including in the eyes... By Anna SamsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Eye-Healthy Breakfast MuffinI subscribe to the idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I want something nutritious, tasty, and quick to prepare. My go-to breakfast is a muffin and... By Sharon MooreBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Importance of Discipline with Dry Eye TreatmentRecently, I had my yearly checkup at my eye doctor, and as much of a pain it can be, a lot of good came from it as well, thankfully. I... By Nina-AjdinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Deciding to Get a Second Opinion … AgainWhen I first realized that after almost one year of getting dry eye treatments I needed a second opinion, I felt sick to my stomach. As most of you can... By Amanda GaskellBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
A Letter to My Dry EyesDear Dry Eyes, Wait, scratch that – there is nothing dear about you. You busted through the door of my life like an unwanted guest, shouldering your way – rude... By Erica OsborneBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why Chronic Dry Eye is More Common in WomenResearch shows that twice as many women as men have chronic dry eye (CDE). Plus, women are diagnosed earlier and have worse symptoms.1 Though the eyes of men and women... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Second Conjunctivochalasis Surgery and My Overall ResultsMy second conjunctivochalasis surgery on my right eye was much easier than my first surgery on my left eye. My conjunctiva in both eyes was loose and folded over due... By Erica OsborneBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
My Eye Problems Make Me GrumpyI wrote recently about how my multiple eye issues conspire against me and tend to act up, and are made worse with the chronic dryness. When this happens, I can’t... By Annie-Danielle GrenierBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Spending Time Outdoors With Dry EyeI am a huge fan of the outdoors. Throughout all the turbulent times in my life, nature has always been my “safe place.” It’s the one place I feel truly... By Nina-AjdinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Dr. Laura Periman: How to Get Access to New Dry Eye TreatmentsAmanda talks to Dr. Laura Periman about how long it can take for new dry eye treatments to become available to the public. Prior to authorization, patients can sometimes get... By Amanda GaskellBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
