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
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
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
How I Resonated with Fox News Anchor Shannon Bream’s Dry Eye StoryAs I was driving home from my eye doctor’s office, a five-hour trip, I was listening to several episodes of "Dry Eye...reactions3comments
A Raw and Real Interview with My Husband About Dry EyeRecently, I sat down with my husband of 19 years to discuss his perspective on my chronic dry eyes. What I thought...reactions5comments
Intimacy and Dry EyeHow do you get in the mood for intimacy when you are plagued with dry eye and living in severe discomfort? That’s...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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
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
My First Encounter With a Chalazion From Dry EyeI have been fortunate enough in the past to not have experience with styes and chalazions, which can be common among us...reactions4comments
Using Diet to Help Control Dry Eye SymptomsI much prefer making changes to my diet or my daily habits over taking a prescribed medication, although medication can be a...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
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
Biking with Chronic Dry EyeA few months ago, my husband and I began biking daily on a tandem bike ride through our beautiful city. He loves...reactions7comments
When Doctors Dismiss Your SymptomsI recently had an appointment with my dry eye doctor and I was reminded of just how great she is. Looking back...reactions2comments
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
How to Put Drops in Your Eyes (Video)Dr. Essence Johnson, an optometrist, demonstrates how to properly use eye drops. She shows techniques that can make it easier to put...reactions4comments
Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly DiagnosedIt can often be very hard to know what to ask or even where to begin when you have questions during your...reactions3comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Navigating Summer Vacation with Dry EyeNormally, I look forward to summer as a carefree time of rest and adventure. I’m a school teacher, so I have a...reactions3comments
