What is dry eye like?
How do I find out for sure if I have it?
What kind of doctor should I see?
How can drippy, wet eyes be "dry eye"?
What eyedrops can I safely use?
Any prevention tips?
Reading material to get up to speed quickly
Why you need a detailed diagnosis
Doctor visits: Who to see, how to prepare, what to tell, what to ask
Navigating treatment decisions
Managing eye comfort safely
Why is it so hard? Is there hope?
I've tried everything. What now?
Improving comfort, day and night
Workplace and travel
Depression and dry eye
“ It took me a while, but I finally made it to the point where I could say “I am more than my disease(s).”
Where do I fit in?
See how your experiences stack up against other dry eye patients or scleral lens users!
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#Sclerallens user? Be proactive about contacting your provider about any issues, questions or concerns that come up… https://t.co/oedTxoKFkk -
Too many terms, too much anatomy, too many unfamiliar treatments? We have a handy #dryeye glossary at your service. https://t.co/ED9BQ476x4
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Recent studies on ocular allergy. Delivering antihistamines with a contact? Or what about a liposomal spray? https://t.co/E8w7aA5P7U
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Recent studies on #glaucoma and #dryeye. It's all about the BAK. Well, mostly, and the BAK is the easiest part to f… https://t.co/Z7s4FTgBjq
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Did you know? Avoid eye whitening procedures - they have scary complications rates. These are your eyes, not your t… https://t.co/F6DAxJUVdK
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Are you in a bad place with #dryeye? Struggling? Need hope and ideas? This article has tips & strategies for coping… https://t.co/ve4Vg7GHgK
For PROSE & scleral lenses users
Connect with other users on DryEyeTalk or in our Facebook scleral lens group
Practical tips for navigating scleral lens supplies
Dry Eye Glossary
Saw something mentioned in a group or forum, and didn't know what they meant? Getting lost in the terminology?
Visit our dry eye glossary, where you can look up unfamiliar words about dry eye anatomy, disease, diagnosis, and treatment!
TFOS Reports
Access the complete TFOS reports here, including:
TFOS DEWS II (2017)
TFOS Intl. Workshop on Contact Lens Discomfort (2013)
TFOS Intl. Workshop on MGD (2011)
In memoriam
Perry Rosenthal MD, founder of Boston Foundation for Sight in 1992, passed away on March 10, 2018. He was dearly loved by his patients, including the many with severe dry eye and corneal neuralgia patients he helped during his long and distinguished career. Read more.
#thinkblink
No blink, no tears.
Study compared 5 days of azithromycin to 30 days of doxy, with results over a 9 month period.