Meibomian Gland Expression: What's That?A few months ago during a visit to my eye doctor, we talked about what more could be done in-office to improve...reactions2comments
Trying to Read With Chronic Dry EyeMy list of books to read is starting to get out of hand. This is especially true with the samples I’ve put...reactions16comments
The Difficulties with Light and Chronic Dry EyeEvery day I have a struggle with light, but the struggle is always different! Sometimes there is too much light, and sometimes...reactions8comments
My Love Hate Relationship with SpringI live in the beautiful mountains of South East Oklahoma. Spring begins early here with jonquils poking up as early as February...reactions3comments
Community Views: What Is the Weirdest Symptom You've Experienced?Chronic dry eye (CDE) can be so frustrating to live with, especially as new and unexpected symptoms arise. Like many diagnoses, CDE...reactions1comment
Sudden Vision Changes and Fear of Retinal DetachmentThe other night, after an extremely stressful day, I started to experience some strange symptoms. I had a mild headache most of...reactions2comments
5 Things I Wish I Had Known About Chronic Dry EyeIf I could go back in time and talk to myself the day my eye doctor first diagnosed me with dry eye...reactions4comments
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Causes Eye Drop RecallsIn March 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a widespread recall of EzriCare artificial tears. Bacteria has been found...reactions1comment
What I Would Tell My Former Self About Dry EyesI am now over two years into my dry eye journey. And as I reflect back over the things that I have...reactions1comment
Emptying My Wallet to Treat Chronic Dry EyeI’ll be honest, I’m sitting here worrying about money. Specifically, all the money I’ve spent on dry eye treatment over the past...reactions11comments
A Day In the Life With Someone Who Has Chronic Dry EyeIn the morning I start my day off with using my bruder mask for 10 minutes. I find that it really helps...reactions6comments
Chronic Dry Eye and Grief: The Challenge of Cleaning UpWhen I lost my mom last September, I had several thoughts about how it could affect my chronic dry eye. Perhaps I...reactions2comments
Finding A Good Eye Doctor: A Worthwhile SearchFinding a really good doctor, while one of the most important things for treatment and symptom management of any health condition, was...reactionscomments
How My Dry Eyes Inspired a Career ChangeI’ve read many stories of people suffering from dry eye who have had to quit their jobs because they were unable to...reactions1comment
Understanding Non-apparent Disabilities in the WorkplaceAbout 1 in 4 American adults live with a disability. Many people living with a disability are able to work and do...reactionscomments
How a Good Quality Humidifier Can Help With Dry EyesI’ve used humidifiers in my house for as long as I can remember. At first, this was mostly due to the skin...reactionscomments
The Dry Eye Solution Can Sometimes Be the ProblemI’ve had dry eyes for a long time now (about 30 years). It got much worse recently, though. I have a condition...reactions5comments
Worst Chronic Dry Eye SymptomsItchy, uncomfortable, annoying. This is how people living with chronic dry eye (CDE) describe this condition. CDE can be a nightmare to...reactions1comment
The Unpredictability of Chronic Dry Eye: Good Days and Bad“Some days are diamonds, some days are stone.” Apologies to John Denver, but this is how it is for me with chronic...reactions5comments
Dealing with Times When Dryness Is NecessaryAs the holiday season came to a close, my husband and I received one more unexpected gift - an overflowing bathtub! This...reactionscomments
