Living Life Fully, Even With Dry EyeMy work schedule was consuming my life. It had been weeks since I’d done anything fun. So, when I was invited to...reactionscomments
Coping With Dry Eye in the EveningsMy eyes are always worse in the evenings. I seem to use up the few tears I do have during the day...reactions8comments
My Experience With a Bandage Contact LensRecently, I had a procedure for another eye condition known as map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy. Basically, this type of inherited corneal dystrophy can cause...reactions1comment
Ask the Health Leaders: Insurance ImpactsOne of the difficulties of living with chronic dry eye can be the financial impact. People face out-of-pocket costs when insurance does...reactionscomments
Relocation for Dry EyeHave you ever found a place where maybe you visited or stayed at for any length of time that helped your chronic...reactions2comments
Getting a Second OpinionA diagnosis that does not feel right or a misdiagnosis can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about your diagnosis. You...reactionscomments
A Benefit of Chronic Dry Eye Treatment: Time for Meditation And MindfulnessMeditation and mindfulness have become “buzz” words recently, especially in the chronic health and wellness community. On my journey, I had no...reactionscomments
A New Diagnosis: Meibomian Gland DysfunctionI’ve always had poor eyesight, at least as far back as I can remember. However, I never expected to deal with several...reactionscomments
When the Air Conditioning Dies: Fanning the Dry Eye FlamesThis past summer, I experienced a particularly difficult week in my chronic dry eye journey. The building where I work had its...reactions2comments
Affording Dry Eye Care During InflationWhen I was first diagnosed with dry eye, I had no idea the mountain I was facing, physically, emotionally and financially. I...reactions2comments
Going Back to School With Dry EyesI recently made the decision to go back to school to earn my master’s degree in clinical nutrition. Actually, my dry eyes...reactions4comments
Medications That Make My Dry Eye WorseOne of the toughest dilemmas I face with chronic dry eye is dealing with medication. Before I knew how serious my dry...reactions3comments
Topical Ivermectin With Melatonin for Dry EyeMy dry eye specialist posted a video explaining a new treatment for dry eyes, specifically for meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, and demodex...reactionscomments
Sinus Infection and Eye PainAbout a month ago, I had a sinus infection. While it obviously sucked to be sick for almost two weeks, one thing...reactions5comments
My Weird Dry Eye Trick: Glad Press'n SealIf you’ve spent much time on the internet, chances are you’ve come across an ad that starts with “one weird trick.” Usually...reactionscomments
Dry Eye Awareness Month 2023July is Dry Eye Awareness Month! This is a time where we help increase awareness of dry eye, while also educating the...reactionscomments
Cooking with Dry EyesI love to cook! There is something about losing track of time in the kitchen, creating and then savoring a delicious, healthy...reactions2comments
Being Your Own AdvocateOne of the hardest things about learning you have a chronic health issue is there’s not always someone there at your side...reactions2comments
Tips for Starting an In-Person Support GroupAre you interested in starting a support group? Figuring out how to begin may feel daunting. It may take you outside of...reactions2comments
Finding Out I Have Ocular RosaceaOddly enough, a telehealth visit gave me a more important insight into my chronic dry eye than any of my office visits...reactionscomments
