The Link Between Aging and Chronic Dry EyeAs people age, it is fairly common for their eyes to dry out. In fact, research shows that the chance of chronic dry eye occurring increases every 5 years after... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 big help for other people struggling with dry... By Sharon Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Meibomian Gland Expression: What's That?A few months ago during a visit to my eye doctor, we talked about what more could be done in-office to improve my chronic dry eye. Although I was doing... By Jonathan Heath2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 on my Kindle - it's just too easy... By Ava Meena4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
The Difficulties with Light and Chronic Dry EyeEvery day I have a struggle with light, but the struggle is always different! Sometimes there is too much light, and sometimes too little. I’m sure it’s associated with my... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
My Love Hate Relationship with SpringI live in the beautiful mountains of South East Oklahoma. Spring begins early here with jonquils poking up as early as February. We have a wide variety of hardwoods resulting... By Sharon Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Community Views: What Is the Weirdest Symptom You've Experienced?Chronic dry eye (CDE) can be so frustrating to live with, especially as new and unexpected symptoms arise. Like many diagnoses, CDE is not just about 1 symptom but several... By ChronicDryEye.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sudden Vision Changes & 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 the day, which was strange enough for me... By Nina-Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
5 Things I Wish I Had Known About Chronic Dry EyeIf I could go back in time and talk to myself the day my eye doctor first diagnosed me with dry eye disease, I’d definitely have a lot to say... By Jonathan Heath3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Causes Eye Drop RecallsIn March 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a widespread recall of EzriCare artificial tears. Bacteria has been found in the product. The bacteria has caused many... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What I Would Tell My Former Self About Dry EyesI am now over two years into my dry eye journey. And as I reflect back over the things that I have learned in those two years, I can’t help... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Emptying My Wallet to Treat Chronic Dry EyeI’ll be honest, I’m sitting here worrying about money. Specifically, all the money I’ve spent on dry eye treatment over the past few months. Exciting vacations and travel ideas were... By Jonathan Heath3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Day In the Life With Someone Who Has Chronic Dry EyeIn the morning I start my day off with using my bruder mask for 10 minutes. I find that it really helps my eyes and helps melt away some of... By Amanda Gaskell1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
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 would want to cry but there would be... By Ava Meena4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 incredibly arduous for me when it comes to... By Nina-Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 continue working because of their eyes, especially people... By Erica Osborne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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. For those with an invisible disability, the decision... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 conditions I deal with, including topical steroid withdrawal... By Nina-Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Dry Eye Solution Can Sometimes Be the ProblemI’ve had dry eyes for a long time now (about 30 years). It got much worse recently, though. I have a condition called corneal ectasia, which means my corneas started... By Annie-Danielle Grenier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 live with. From the moment you wake up... By ChronicDryEye.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments