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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...

Chronic dry eye is a common problem, especially in older adults. Causes and symptoms vary, but some people with chronic dry eye find that their symptoms are worse in the...

Chronic dry eye (CDE) is a disease of the surface of the eye that can happen when your eye does not make enough tears or there is an issue with...

Clinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of treatments are tested in controlled experiments called clinical...

Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work and why our bodies sometimes stop working well. A clinical trial is a type of research. Clinical trials...

Clinical trials or studies have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms of a clinical trial before signing up. Here are some of the words...

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