The Perils of an Eye AppointmentI miss the days when I only saw an eye doctor once a year to get an updated contact lens exam. Instead, I’ve seen my doctor anywhere from weekly to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Dose of Bad News – Finding a Silver LiningAt my last visit to my retinal specialist (as of my writing this) in September 2021, I was surprised to learn how much my vision had declined. My vision had declined...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Dry-Eye-Friendly Cleaning ProductsAs I’ve progressed in my dry eye journey and become a more educated consumer, I’ve begun closely considering the cleaning products that I use in my home. I remember when...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Scleral Lenses for Chronic Dry EyeMany people with chronic dry eye shy away from contact lenses. They may worry that using them will worsen symptoms, or maybe they tried them in the past with poor...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Lifestyle Changes With Dry Eye DiseaseBefore dry eye, I never really paid attention or had to pay attention to the environment I was in. This Christmas I was reminded why it is now so important...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Snow Skiing with Dry EyeIn this video, I communicate how I combat some challenges with snow skiing with dry eye, specifically the impact of the dry air on my eyes and what type of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Dry Eye and Preparing for My Next AppointmentDoctor appointments have so many challenges for me. Not only do I have to be ready to stand up for my needs while they evaluate and touch around my eyes...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Practicing Presence to Soothe Dry Eye Pain and AnxietyBefore I developed dry eye disease (DED), worry and anxiety weren’t a big part of my life. However, since developing the condition, I’ve had both offenders creep into my head...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
5 More Questions You Should Be Asking Your Eye Doctor, From an Eye DoctorWhile there may not be one single cure for chronic dry eye, know that it can be controlled and managed. From drops to pulse light therapy and other options in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Shifting My Morning Routine Perspective“With dry eye, vanity goes out the window.” A fellow dry eye sufferer posted this comment in an online community. I’ve read several other comments just like it, and I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
5 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Eye Doctor, From an Eye DoctorWe asked doctors Essence Johnson and Jacobi Cleaver, both optometrists, what questions patients should be asking their eye doctors. They also offer some helpful tips: Many coupons and rebates can...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The New FDA-approved Dry Eye Medication TyrvayaI demonstrate using the new Tyrvaya nose spray for dry eye disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave the green light to it late last year, making it...Reactions0reactionsComments6 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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How to Get the Most Out of ChronicDryEye.netYou might wonder how to navigate ChronicDryEye.net. We have got you covered! Here are some tips to find the information you want and connect with our dry eye community. Here...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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