Talking About the iTEAR100 NeurostimulatorThis video is showing how I use the iTEAR100 Neurostimulator to help my dry eye...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What I Wish I Had KnownI try not to live with regret about things I wish I had done differently to prevent my chronic dry eye, but I do have some things I wish I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly DiagnosedIt can often be very hard to know what to ask or even where to begin when you have questions during your first visit with a new doctor. Many of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Taking An Active Role In Your HealthSome people find becoming an active member of their own healthcare team challenging. Some may feel overwhelmed by all the information, test results, and treatment options. Others might not feel...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience with Autologous Serum TearsMy doctor recently diagnosed me with corneal neuralgia and prescribed autologous serum tears as treatment. Autologous serum tears are drops made from a patient’s own blood, and they help to...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
My Christmas Wish ListAs a child, half the fun of Christmas was making a Christmas wish list. Making the list involved hours of looking through the Sears Roebuck catalogue. Fast forward six decades...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Sight for Sore Eyes - Long Distance Driving to See the FamilyHow will I manage my upcoming drive to see my son and his young family when the round trip to visit them is 880 miles? Long-distance driving and chronic dry...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Our Interviews With Chronic Dry Eye Community MembersNo person's experience with chronic dry eye is the same. Whether dealing with symptoms, trying different treatments, or managing the emotional impact, everyone has a unique story to tell. That...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with chronic dry eye. New here? We invite you to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Photophobia and Holiday LightsI love the holiday season. I always look forward to it and enjoy all the holiday festivities. All the holiday movies, drinks at Starbucks, gift wrapping, decorations, and spending quality...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Learning to Teach with Chronic Dry EyeChronic dry eye first hit me in the middle of a school year. It made getting through my day as a middle and high school English teacher a challenge. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Chronic Dry Eye Can Impact ReadingPeople with chronic dry eye (CDE) often report that they have trouble reading for long periods of time. In many cases, the itchy, painful feeling that people with CDE live...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sleeping with Eye Eco Seals 4.0I am showing how I sleep with the Eye Eco Seals goggles that help with dry eye at nighttime...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Making the Best of Your Visit to the DoctorBefore retirement, I worked as a registered nurse with an orthopedic surgeon. As many specialists do, we scheduled appointments every 15 minutes. Standing outside a patient exam room, I often...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Chronic Dry Eye Journey: StacyAbout 10 years ago, I was diagnosed with open angle glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. I thought that maybe was the reason why my eyes felt so disgusting at times. I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
FDA Approves First Nasal Spray for Chronic Dry EyeThere is now a new treatment option for people living with chronic dry eye (CDE). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to the prescription...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Invisibility & Stigma of Chronic PainPain can be classified as an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot always be immediately seen. Because of this, it’s possible...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Diagnosis of Corneal Neuralgia“Your eyes are now producing tears, and your tear film looks healthy,” said my dry eye specialist as he examined my eyes through the slit-lamp. “But they are still uncomfortable...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Moisture Glasses and Dry EyeThis video is about how my moisture chamber glasses have helped me with my dry eye. They are helpful for being outside, keeping allergens out and creating moisture. Also, showing...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Lend Me Your Ears and I'll Read You the WorldI’m worried that I won’t be able to keep doing my job with my chronic dry eyes. When I took this job, I knew that a lot of reading would...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments