What Different Types of Heated Eye Masks are There?We can’t pretend we don’t have dry eyes, but we might try to “mask the problem” – and that’s what I’ve done...reactions6comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
Trying Low Level Light TherapyI’ve struggled with meibomian gland dysfunction, also known as MGD, for many years and have tried an array of treatments. At my...reactions1comment
Finding a Doctor: My Best TipsI was in my early 20s when my eye issues started. Doctors told me to spend less time on my screens, take...reactions5comments
My Eye Care Cleaning RoutineMy doctor advised me of some steps to take in cleaning my dry eyes. First, he said to wash my face with...reactions6comments
What I Would Tell Teenage Me About Dry EyesWhen I was a teenager, I was also a dancer. This was my main reason to wear contact lenses, because I didn’t...reactions1comment
Using Eye Compress Time to Practice MindfulnessEvery day I use an eye compress. I heat it up in the microwave for about 20-25 seconds and leave it on...reactions2comments
My Quest for Eye Drops That Work for MeSince being diagnosed with chronic dry eye (CDE), my biggest challenge has been choosing the eye drops best for me. After my...reactions3comments
Instagram Live: Ask the OptometristsSometimes, one of the challenges of managing chronic dry eye is finding reputable information. To help rectify that obstacle, we are hosting...reactionscomments
Chronic Dry Eye Super Villains MovieMy movie would be about the CDE villains coming to attack Iris world. The group of autoimmune ragtags would attack the unsuspecting...reactions4comments
Omega-3, PleaseI have mild to moderate dry eye, and the severity of the symptoms varies literally with whichever direction the wind blows that...reactions2comments
Dry Eye Is Costly, in More Ways Than OneNot only has chronic dry eye cost me my quality of life, but it has also cost me financially. I am extremely...reactions2comments
3 Ways I’ve Advocated for My Chronic Dry Eye TreatmentI have found self-advocacy to be invaluable and a little intimidating. I’ve been learning how to find my voice in advocacy for...reactions2comments
My Experience with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy and Meibomian Gland ExpressionAfter my dry eye specialist examined my eyes and the oil being produced from my meibomian glands under a slit lamp, he...reactions15comments
Allergies and Dry EyeWhen I was first diagnosed with dry eye, my doctor mentioned she saw an allergy component with my diagnosis. I did have...reactions9comments
What I Wish People Knew About Chronic Dry EyeGrowing up during middle school and my teenage years, I didn’t even know chronic dry eye was a “thing.” When I started...reactions7comments
FDA Approves First Generic of RestasisThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic of Restasis© (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) eye drops to increase tear...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
