How I Try to Get Others to Understand the Struggles of Chronic Dry EyeNo one really sees the daily struggles I go through with chronic dry eye on a day-to-day basis. They don’t see the...reactions3comments
My Experience with BlephEx and MiboFlowBlephEx and MiboFlow felt like spa treatments for my eyes. My doctor recommended these procedures when after several months of other treatments...reactions2comments
My Diagnosis of Corneal Neuralgia“Your eyes are now producing tears, and your tear film looks healthy,” said my dry eye specialist as he examined my eyes...reactions2comments
My Experience with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Therapy and Meibomian Gland ExpressionAfter my dry eye specialist examined my eyes and the oil being produced from my meibomian glands under a slit lamp, he...reactions15comments
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...reactions12comments
Read the Label: My Favorite Clean Skin and Hair Care ProductsDid you know that the Food and Drug Administration in the United States bans only 11 chemicals from cosmetic industry products? (Hair...reactions2comments
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 Dry Is It in Here? My Hygrometer KnowsIn this video I explain how a simple device called a hygrometer tells me the humidity level wherever I take it. I've...reactions2comments
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
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
Practicing Presence to Soothe Dry Eye Pain and AnxietyBefore I developed dry eye disease (DED), worry and anxiety weren’t a big part of my life. However, since developing the condition...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
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...reactionscomments
Dry Eye Quiz and Trivia – Eye Drop Reminder, Awkward Situations, and MoreHave you been following the latest stories and insights from our community? Take our quiz below to test your knowledge and find...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
