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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactionscomments
$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...reactions4comments
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...reactions5comments
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 program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
