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 dry eye. Some days (not many) my eyes... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 was something we did not put on our... By Ava Meena3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Chronic Dry Eye Pep TalkOne of the most frustrating things about starting treatment for chronic dry eye is there are no easy fixes. For most of us, there is not one simple thing we... By Jonathan Heath2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Daily Eye Care Should Be as Routine as Daily Dental CareWe go to the dentist twice a year for cleaning and checkups. Our dentists stress home care like brushing twice a day, flossing, using a waterpik, and using mouthwash–all for... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Unconventional Treatment for Dry EyeThrough this dry eye journey, I have had the opportunity to try out different kinds of devices that help with dry eye and the symptoms that dry eye causes. For... By Amanda Gaskell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Facing the Fear of Losing Insurance Coverage for Dry Eye TreatmentWith so many changes going on in the entire world, of course I have been faced with some myself. A big theme the second half of 2022 for everyone seemed... By Nina-Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Staying Positive When You Have Chronic Dry EyeThroughout my entire adult life, whenever I’ve had troubles or difficult times, my dad has reminded me “stay positive!” Many times I’ve thought of these words and just laughed to... By Jonathan Heath3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Role of Gratitude on HealthI am by nature a glass-half-full kind of person. Like countless others, I have had my share of heartbreak and disappointment. During those times it was a challenge to be... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My New Glasses to Help My Dry EyesGlasses! I have nearly as many pairs as I have bottles of drops. But now I have a new pair, quite different from anything I’ve had before. I found them... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Traveling Abroad with Chronic Dry EyeI recently traveled on a mission trip to India with my daughter and a small team, and one of my worries was my chronic dry eye and how I would... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's Not What You Think!: Using Eye Drops While WorkingThe problem I’m going to tell you about is made worse because I’m mostly working purely from home and have many Zoom meetings. I don’t know about you, but I... By Annie-Danielle Grenier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Chronic Dry Eye Mystery: Deciding to Play DetectiveTwo years ago, I was diagnosed with chronic dry eye and blephartis. My improvement over the past two years was not only minimal but also messy with ups and downs... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
A Product That Gives My Chronic Dry Eye a Splash of ReliefIn this video I am showing a product called Avene Thermal Spring water. My dermatologist recommended this to me in order to help my facial and ocular rosacea. I must... By Amanda Gaskell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Let's Talk About TyrvayaA few months ago, I sought out a second opinion on my chronic dry eye situation. One of the things we discovered is I have reduced tear production in my... By Jonathan Heath3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Most Common Dry Eye SymptomsDry eyes are a fairly common condition, though one that isn’t talked about enough. At least not in my eyes (pun intented!) Chronic dry eye typically occurs when you don’t... By Nina-Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Has Dry Eye Ever Made Life Awkward for You?In addition to all the physical difficulties that chronic dry eye can bring into our lives, it can also affect our relationships with other people. I've had issues with everything... By Ava Meena1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Dear Diary, I Scratched Out A Punctal PlugI’m 47 years young and most days I cry like a baby. No, I know what you’re thinking. You think I’m a big baby but no, that’s not it. It’s... By Stacy Jennings3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Getting Into the Dry Eye RoutineIf you’re just learning about chronic dry eye, it might seem a bit overwhelming. There’s so much information out there about what to do to make your eyes better, and... By Jonathan Heath3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Your Eye Drops Aren't Working: Back to the Drawing BoardMy eye-care plan isn’t working. I realised this the other day when, no matter what I did, my eyes were just too dry and sore to keep them open. I... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Great Start to a New YearI always start January with a brief look back to the year behind me. Next I spend time thinking about goals for the new year. I am the typical yo... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments