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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
7 Tips to Stay Masked and Avoid Dry EyesThe COVID-19 pandemic may have worsened symptoms for some people living with chronic dry eye (CDE). This is because wearing a face...reactionscomments
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
The Impact of the Environment on Chronic Dry EyeChronic dry eye (CDE) is a disease of the surface of the eye that can happen when your eye does not make...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
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
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
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
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
My Journey With Chronic Dry EyeIt was time for my annual eye checkup; always scary since my diagnosis with macular degeneration at age 66. I knew something...reactionscomments
Coming to Terms With Dry Eye Disease While Keeping Hope AliveLearning to live with chronic dry eyes is a process of realization, grief, and grit – it’s both physical and emotional. Let...reactions3comments
Clinical Trial ParticipationClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of...reactionscomments
