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When my optometrist told me I had a dry eye condition, my first question was why?
21/05/2026

When my optometrist told me I had a dry eye condition, my first question was why?

Looking for the cause

When getting health info online, it is important to know who the writers are and where they get their information to get...
14/05/2026

When getting health info online, it is important to know who the writers are and where they get their information to get the best, most up-to-date, and most credible information.

Checking sources

I found out that multi-dose bottles have preservatives in them to keep bacteria from growing. The problem is that these ...
07/05/2026

I found out that multi-dose bottles have preservatives in them to keep bacteria from growing. The problem is that these preservatives can be irritating to the eyes, especially if used often.

Seeing what works

Implementing a new routine and incorporating it as a lifestyle takes repetition and consistency.
29/04/2026

Implementing a new routine and incorporating it as a lifestyle takes repetition and consistency.

Being proactive

If you are spending a lot more time in front of a screen, try these tips to prevent and soothe uncomfortable eyes.
23/04/2026

If you are spending a lot more time in front of a screen, try these tips to prevent and soothe uncomfortable eyes.

Screentime and dry eye

People with other eye conditions may have dry eyes as a symptom or have CDE along with other eye conditions.
16/04/2026

People with other eye conditions may have dry eyes as a symptom or have CDE along with other eye conditions.

Looking at different conditions

Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artifi...
09/04/2026

Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices.

Not all digital health products are the same. Some may not have clinical evidence that they work. Others have evidence-based benefits in specific diseases.

With dry eye disease, some days the eyes feel worse and some days they feel better, and there seems to be no rhyme or re...
02/04/2026

With dry eye disease, some days the eyes feel worse and some days they feel better, and there seems to be no rhyme or reason to it.

Ointments and masks can help.

27/03/2026

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Beyond just dryness, Chronic Dry Eye impacts my life by ______.

If nothing else, my punctal plug story is entertaining. Hopefully, it will be informative about having the procedure.
26/03/2026

If nothing else, my punctal plug story is entertaining. Hopefully, it will be informative about having the procedure.

Though they didn't work for Erica this time, she would try them again.

Right now, there is no cure for CDE. However, treatments are available to help manage and reduce the condition's symptom...
19/03/2026

Right now, there is no cure for CDE. However, treatments are available to help manage and reduce the condition's symptoms.

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