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Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

If nothing else, my punctal plug story is entertaining. Hopefully, you will find it informative as well if you are considering having the procedure. These tiny inserts, placed in the...

Chronic dry eye (CDE) is a common condition, especially in older people. In CDE, the eyes either do not produce enough tears, or the tears are not of good quality...

Since being diagnosed with macular degeneration in 2014 and with chronic dry eye three years ago, I have frequently experienced frustration with my doctors. Far too often I feel like...

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common condition that occurs when the meibomian glands in the eye do not produce enough oil. There are often no noticeable symptoms of MGD...

I was searching for ten years before I finally got a diagnosis of chronic dry eye. I went to more than thirty doctors in the past ten years. Hardly any...

Mild or occasional dry eyes can be annoying or uncomfortable, but chronic dry eye can cause serious problems. Treatment for chronic dry eye depends on the underlying cause. The treatment...

Our bodies need vitamins to grow and develop normally. Vitamins provide energy and play a role in many processes that help us stay healthy. Vitamin A is a key nutrient...

As I’ve lived with dry eyes, I’ve become more aware of the ingredients in the products that I use on a daily basis – especially in my makeup. At one...

Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...

Black EyeCare Perspective, an organization created by Black optometrists, helps facilitate better dialogue between eye care professionals and the Black community. We talked to Doctors Essence Johnson and Jacobi Cleaver...

It was time for my annual eye checkup; always scary since my diagnosis with macular degeneration at age 66. I knew something new was going on with my vision. My...

Redness relief eye drops, which include eye drops from brands like Visine or Clear Eyes, are well known. You have probably seen commercials for them on TV or the internet...

Bias in healthcare disproportionately affects communities of color, which can result in delayed or incorrect diagnoses, more stress, and other negative outcomes. Black optometrists also account for less than 2...

With so many young people using smartphones, it is natural to wonder if staring at a small screen for long periods of time is having an effect on their eyes...

Learning to live with chronic dry eyes is a process of realization, grief, and grit – it’s both physical and emotional. Let me explain. When my symptoms began, I thought...

If you have been looking for complementary or alternative methods to treat chronic dry eye, you may have considered acupuncture. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy that has been popular...

Nearly everyone experiences occasional dryness of their eyes. This dryness may cause itching, irritation, or a burning sensation. Dry eyes may also feel gritty, grainy, or like there is something...

Ask anyone who suffers from chronic dry eye disease about trying to get a diagnosis. They will probably tell you it was a long and frustrating journey. They may tell...

How are you doing? This question is asked of most everyone on a daily basis. But when you walk around with a chronic yet invisible condition like dry eye disease...