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
In America: What's That?The In America survey is now closed. To learn more about the challenges of living with chronic dry eye, we are conducting...reactions1comment
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
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
