How Does Your Chronic Dry Eye Diagnosis Journey Compare to Others?The path to getting diagnosed and treated for chronic dry eye can look a little different for everyone. Sometimes it takes a long time to get a proper diagnosis. And...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Cleaning Up My Diet and Trying the Whole30 ProgramOne of the most famous lines from the Whole30 program is this: “It is not hard. Don’t you dare tell us this is hard. Fighting cancer is hard. Birthing a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Chronic Dry Eye Patient Spotlight: JulieMy journey with getting diagnosed with chronic dry eye has been a long ride. I remember my first reaction like yesterday, and I remember waking up, and I couldn't see...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Driving with Chronic Dry EyeI live in rural Oklahoma in an official food desert area. The nearest store is 15 miles, and fresh food is very limited. That means that at least once a week, I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Not a Dry Eye in the House – Almost!My dry eyes had been getting worse, and my ophthalmologist and I weren't making any progress. In the evening, I couldn't keep my eyes open to read or watch television...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Reduce Dry Eye Symptoms by Changing Your EnvironmentI remember struggling so much with my eyes in the office environment. Reading emails, working with spreadsheets and numbers, my vision would begin to blur and double after looking at...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Xiidra Results and How I Curb Side EffectsResults. That’s the main interest of anyone suffering from life-altering dry eye disease. We want to know, “Will this treatment help me?” And while the results of different treatments vary...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Summer Traveling With Dry EyeWhen I was first diagnosed with dry eye, I did not realize just how tricky it can be when wanting to travel. These are just a few of my tips...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Dry Eye Patient Spotlight: DianaDiana shares the sometimes frustrating journey it took for her to get diagnosed, which treatments she has tried, and what she wishes others knew about chronic dry eye. My dry...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Challenge of Reading With Chronic Dry EyeSince learning to read at age six, I developed a passion for reading. As a child, I had much rather read than play with friends. Later in my teen years...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How to Deal with Wildfire Smoke and Chronic Dry EyeWildfire smoke poses health problems for many people. Among them are those with eye ailments such as chronic dry eye. If you have chronic dry eye, the insight below can...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Hidden Blessings of Dry EyeAnyone who has suffered from dry eye might read the above title and scoff, and I wouldn’t blame you. I have aqueous deficient dry eye, so I know all too...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Chronic Dry EyeWhether you are living with chronic dry eye or know someone who is, here is a guide of common questions and things to know. Chronic dry eye (CDE) can have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Finding a Doctor to Treat My Dry EyeIt has been a little over a year since I was thrust into the abyss of dry eye. I began wearing glasses at age 2 and by age 14, I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Dry Eyes – the Search For an Answer BeginsHow many people need to wear sunglasses day and night in an airplane just to keep the airflow off their eyes? Not many! Even with the air conditioning vent pointed...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Is Self-Care Important, and How Can We Practice It?Self-care has been an ever-evolving concept for decades. Originally, the World Health Organization defined self-care in the 1980s as “activities individuals, families, and communities undertake with the intention of enhancing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Becoming My Own Dry Eye Care Advocate: Part 2Erica, who has aqueous deficient dry eye, talks about advocating for her care. Read Part 1. Becoming my own dry eye care advocate, I joined a dry eye support group...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Are Sleep Apnea and Dry Eye Linked?Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects about 14 percent of men and 6 percent of women in the United States. The most common treatment is a continuous positive airway pressure machine...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Becoming My Own Dry Eye Care Advocate: Part 1Dry eye is a multifactorial disease, and treatment often takes a multifaceted approach. Every case is different. No silver bullet treatment exists – what works for one person may not...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Day in My Life With Chronic Dry EyeI have both age related macular degeneration and chronic dry eye syndrome. Most people know that macular degeneration is a serious eye disease that can lead to total loss of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
