Advocating for Your Health and Dry EyeEarlier this year I decided to book a flight to Boston, Mass., to be seen at Tuft's Medical Center. There I saw physical Pedram Hamrah. He is a leading physician... By Amanda Gaskell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Effects of Crying Without TearsNot too long after I had started attending regular therapy, but before my dry eye diagnosis, I remember one appointment above most others. I had been talking about wanting to... By Diana Boyd3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
The Importance of Mental Health for Dry Eye SufferersContent note: The article describes suicide and depression. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page, or call the National Suicide Prevention hotline... By Erica Osborne4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Photosensitivity and Dry Eye LensesIn this video I am showing my Axon Optics FL-41 lenses that help with photosensitivity. A lot of people struggle with dry eye and light sensitivity, and I find these... By Amanda Gaskell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Barriers to Healthcare in Rural AmericaA common complaint in the chronic dry eye (CDE) community revolves around access to healthcare. The most common barriers are lack of insurance or underinsured, financial constraints, and lack of... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Tips for Improving Your Dry Eye Treatment PlanTrying to treat chronic dry eye can be a time-consuming process. It often involves trial and error, and trying different treatments to see which works best. It can all be... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Some of My Dry Eye Products and Their CostsChronic dry eye has been a tough health condition for me financially. Unlike my other health issues, many of the things I use to treat dry eye are over-the-counter, or... By Ava Meena1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Seeing a RheumatologistI decided to see a rheumatologist, after my dry eye specialist asked me a couple of times if I had seen one, to run blood work that would determine if... By Erica Osborne4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Misunderstood, Alienated, and AloneThe “average” person doesn't understand how taxing it is – in all ways – dealing with chronic health conditions every single day. I’ve always struggled with feeling misunderstood and alienated... By Nina-Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Does Your Daily Dry Eye Treatment Plan Look Like?Treating chronic dry eye can be tedious. It often means following a daily routine, from morning to afternoon to night. It takes time and requires consistency – something that’s not... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do Supplements Really Work?Do supplements really work in improving dry eye? I often find myself asking this question, as I feel like I’ve tried almost every supplement out there, many of which are... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How I Carry Around My Autologous Serum DropsThis video shows how I travel/run errands while keeping my autologous serum drops cold, which are drops made from my own blood that can be used to help treat dry... By Amanda Gaskell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Switching from Xiidra to CequaMy doctor switched me from Xiidra to Cequa. At my most recent visit, I told him that I was still having to use lubricating eye drops often (almost every hour... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Dry Eye Awareness Month 2022: Advocating for Better Access to TreatmentsJuly marks Dry Eye Awareness Month! Chronic dry eye impacts nearly 16.5 million adults in the United States. It’s important to note that it is often misdiagnosed and underdiagnosed. Many... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
$100 Gift Card: Ziena Glasses GiveawayUpdate: The $100 Gift Card Ziena Products Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! During Dry Eye Awareness Month (July 2022), we're giving away a $100 gift card... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Chronic Dry Eye and Skin ConditionsDealing with a skin condition in addition to chronic dry eye has been (and continues to be) one of my biggest struggles. I was unfortunately reminded of just how much... By Nina-Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramWe are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards program recognizing Health Leaders who make a difference... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Challenges of a Solo Getaway With Dry EyeIt’s been 2.5 years since I spent a weekend away by myself. It’s hard when you’re a mom of young kids and you have multiple health issues, including chronic dry... By Ava Meena3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Interview with My Mom about My Chronic Dry EyeI decided to ask my mom, Ginette (jee-net), about her views of my experience with chronic dry eyes, because she’s been the one to see the evolution through more than... By Annie-Danielle Grenier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Top Five Anti-Inflammatory BreakfastsOne of the first things I did after I developed chronic dry eye was change my eating habits. I learned that dry eye is an inflammatory disease, and diet can... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments