Making the Most of Your Eye Drops – How to Take Care of ThemOur eye drops are too expensive to waste. They need to be taken care of. I’ve thrown out more than a few bottles in the past, because I didn’t store... By Sophie.Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dealing with Anxiety over Medical ProceduresI always get a little anxious over medical procedures, and even more so when they deal with my eyes. Do you? Our eyes are so delicate and precious, so I... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Flying with Dry EyeFor the past one and half years of suffering from chronic dry eye disease, I have been terrified to fly. We are all well aware that flying can be hard... By Amanda Gaskell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Interviewing My PartnerI have ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and fibromyalgia. Both conditions cause light sensitivity and pain in my eyes. However, AS is an autoimmune disease that causes systemic inflammation, including in the eyes... By Anna Samson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eye-Healthy Breakfast MuffinI subscribe to the idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I want something nutritious, tasty, and quick to prepare. My go-to breakfast is a muffin and... By Sharon MooreBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Importance of Discipline with Dry Eye TreatmentRecently, I had my yearly checkup at my eye doctor, and as much of a pain it can be, a lot of good came from it as well, thankfully. I... By Nina-Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Deciding to Get a Second Opinion … AgainWhen I first realized that after almost one year of getting dry eye treatments I needed a second opinion, I felt sick to my stomach. As most of you can... By Amanda Gaskell2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A Letter to My Dry EyesDear Dry Eyes, Wait, scratch that – there is nothing dear about you. You busted through the door of my life like an unwanted guest, shouldering your way – rude... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Why Chronic Dry Eye is More Common in WomenResearch shows that twice as many women as men have chronic dry eye (CDE). Plus, women are diagnosed earlier and have worse symptoms. Though the eyes of men and women... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Second Conjunctivochalasis Surgery and My Overall ResultsMy second conjunctivochalasis surgery on my right eye was much easier than my first surgery on my left eye. My conjunctiva in both eyes was loose and folded over due... By Erica Osborne3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
My Eye Problems Make Me GrumpyI wrote recently about how my multiple eye issues conspire against me and tend to act up, and are made worse with the chronic dryness. When this happens, I can’t... By Annie-Danielle Grenier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Spending Time Outdoors With Dry EyeI am a huge fan of the outdoors. Throughout all the turbulent times in my life, nature has always been my “safe place.” It’s the one place I feel truly... By Nina-Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Dr. Laura Periman: How to Get Access to New Dry Eye TreatmentsAmanda talks to Dr. Laura Periman about how long it can take for new dry eye treatments to become available to the public. Prior to authorization, patients can sometimes get... By Amanda Gaskell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Conjunctivochalasis SurgeryMy eye doctor compared my conjunctiva (the lining covering the front of the eye) to an old, worn-out carpet that has been pulled up over time. Prolonged inflammation and chronic... By Erica Osborne4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Tired of Hurting, Tired of TalkingDo you ever feel just plain tired of hurting? I do. I grow weary over my eyes not feeling normal. Living with dry eyes day in and day out can... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Dr. Laura Periman: New Dry Eye Treatments Being DevelopedAmanda interviews Dr. Laura Periman, a Seattle-based ophthalmologist, about upcoming potential dry eye treatments. "Innovations, oh my gosh, there's so many cool things coming about," says Dr. Periman, who also... By Amanda Gaskell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
What is Blepharitis?Blepharitis occurs when 1 or both eyelids become inflamed, red, irritated, and perhaps itchy. It is a common disorder of the eye that can develop in 1 or both eyes... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Shortcuts Don't Work with Chronic Dry Eye TreatmentThey say you win some, and you lose some. And that’s me, with my chronic dry eye. It’s a daily battle with temptation, as much as a battle with my... By 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Experience with Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)Since being diagnosed with chronic dry eye and corneal neuralgia, I have become a huge proponent of doing my own research and driving my own care. I like to work... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Friend & Foe: Dealing With The Inner CriticWe all have an inner critic. It’s that voice in our heads that never shuts up, to put it mildly. No matter what we do, that voice is never really... By Nina-Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments