2021 In America Survey Findings: Living With Chronic Dry EyeNearly 16.5 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with chronic dry eye. About 6 million more have symptoms but...reactionscomments
Dry Eye After Refractive SurgeryEach year, about 650,000 refractive surgeries – commonly known as LASIK – are performed in the United States. Like any medical procedure...reactionscomments
Read the Label: My Favorite Clean Skin and Hair Care ProductsDid you know that the Food and Drug Administration in the United States bans only 11 chemicals from cosmetic industry products? (Hair...reactions2comments
Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Relieve Dry Eye Symptoms?Our eyes need a healthy coating of tears. Without it, our eyes become dry, scratchy, and painful. Over time, this can lead...reactions1comment
Dry Eyes - My Search for AnswersI don’t know about you, but when I am told I have a new health condition, I want to know why. Is it...reactionscomments
Finding Credible Health InformationThere's a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs to online magazines to government websites and...reactions1comment
Eye Care Is Self CareBecause I am a doctor of optometry, it is pretty automatic for me to recommend and educate patients about the triad that...reactions5comments
Chronic Dry Eye in the Age of ZoomFor many of us, the pandemic cut down on the amount of time we spend with people and dramatically increased the amount...reactions1comment
Chronic Dry Eye and Other Eye ConditionsChronic dry eye (CDE) is a common disease that happens when your eye does not make enough tears or there is a...reactions1comment
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
My Experience with Punctal PlugsIf nothing else, my punctal plug story is entertaining. Hopefully, you will find it informative as well if you are considering having...reactions3comments
Can Chronic Dry Eye Be Cured?Chronic dry eye (CDE) is a common condition, especially in older people. In CDE, the eyes either do not produce enough tears...reactionscomments
A Doctor Who ListensSince being diagnosed with macular degeneration in 2014 and with chronic dry eye three years ago, I have frequently experienced frustration with...reactions1comment
What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common condition that occurs when the meibomian glands in the eye do not produce enough oil...reactions4comments
Chronic Dry Eye - No Quick FixI was searching for ten years before I finally got a diagnosis of chronic dry eye. I went to more than thirty...reactions1comment
Can You Wear Contact Lenses If You Have Chronic Dry Eye?Mild or occasional dry eyes can be annoying or uncomfortable, but chronic dry eye can cause serious problems. Treatment for chronic dry...reactions10comments
Vitamin A Deficiency and Chronic Dry EyeOur bodies need vitamins to grow and develop normally. Vitamins provide energy and play a role in many processes that help us...reactions2comments
Read the Label: My Favorite Clean Makeup ProductsAs I’ve lived with dry eyes, I’ve become more aware of the ingredients in the products that I use on a daily...reactions6comments
Chronic Dry Eye and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactionscomments
Community Spotlight: Black EyeCare Perspective (Part 2)Black EyeCare Perspective, an organization created by Black optometrists, helps facilitate better dialogue between eye care professionals and the Black community. We...reactionscomments
