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WEBA Benefit of Chronic Dry Eye Treatment: Time for Meditation And Mindfulness. Meditation and mindfulness have become “buzz” words recently, especially in the chronic health and wellness community. On my journey, I had no idea how much of an impact it …

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Mental Health and Dry Eye

WEBOne of the things that broke my heart was the number of people who were experiencing depression and even suicidal thoughts because of their dry eye condition. But honestly, I wasn’t surprised. I’ve always considered …

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Incorporating An Anti-Inflammatory Diet For My Chronic Dry Eye

WEBAn important part of my anti-inflammatory diet is eating whole grains. We now eat whole grains daily starting with my breakfast muffins. In the past, I used pasta made from white flour. Before I made the switch to whole grains, I was worried I wouldn’t like the taste or texture. I was surprised to find I prefer the chewier texture of whole

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Chronic Dry Eye Care Can Enable Meditation and Mindfulness

WEBA Benefit of Chronic Dry Eye Treatment: Time for Meditation And Mindfulness. Meditation and mindfulness have become “buzz” words recently, especially in the chronic health and wellness community. On my journey, I had no idea how much of an impact it would have on me personally. In this case, I have chronic dry eye to thank for that.

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What Happens at a Chronic Dry Eye Exam

WEBA slit lamp is a microscope with a bright light. Your doctor uses this to see the parts of your eye up close. The slit lamp is a key device to finding eye disease and assessing the overall health of your eye. 6. Vision test. A visual acuity test is a simple vision test that checks how well you can see.

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What Is Restasis, And How Is It Used For Chronic Dry Eye

WEBRestasis is thought to work on the immune system response by decreasing inflammation. However, the exact way it works is not well known. Restasis is a type of immune-modulating (anti-inflammatory) eye drop. 1. Restasis helps decrease inflammation of the ocular surface and tear glands, restoring the eyes’ natural ability to produce tears.

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Role of Gratitude on Health ChronicDryEye.net

WEBSleep is vital for my good health. Anxious thoughts can rob me of sleep and worsen my health outcomes. Thinking back over my day at bedtime with gratitude can relieve stress and lead to bettering my sleep habits. …

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Advocating for Your Dry Eye Health

WEBAdvocating for Your Health and Dry Eye. Earlier this year I decided to book a flight to Boston, Mass., to be seen at Tuft's Medical Center. There I saw physical Pedram Hamrah. He is a leading physician in the research of corneal neuropathy. You may be wondering what that has to do with dry eye, but I think it has a ton to do with it.

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What is Eysuvis, And How Is It Used For Chronic Dry Eye

WEBEysuvis TM (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension) 0.25 percent is an ocular corticosteroid that is approved to treat the signs and symptoms of chronic dry eye. It is a short-term treatment that may be used for up to 2 weeks. 1,2. Dry eye disease is a chronic condition that affects the tears and surface of the eye.

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My Dry Eyes Don’t Play Nice With My Other Health Conditions

WEBThat eye health package means I often end up with eye inflammation and, quite regularly, with corneal erosion. Which means that, on a good day, while wearing my scleral lenses, I need to put special drops in my eyes at least every 30 minutes (my eye doctor prescribes Blink-n-Clean). Because even though solution is stuck between the lense and my

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Switching from Xiidra to Cequa and Getting Insurance to Cover It

WEBA jaw-dropping price. I was used to my insurance fully covering my Xiidra with my Xiidra coupon savings program, so $80 per month would be a change, but I was willing to pay it. So I dropped the prescription and coupon off at my pharmacy. Later, the pharmacist called me and said the coupon could not be used, because that drug did not require

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Can Vitamin A Deficiency Cause Chronic Dry Eye

WEBBefore taking vitamins for chronic dry eye, tell your doctor about all your health conditions and any other drugs, vitamins, or supplements you are taking. This includes over-the-counter drugs. Vitamins may be “natural,” but they can affect your health and interact with other drugs you take. 3,4

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Living With Chronic Dry Eye During COVID-19

WEBLiving with a chronic condition in the COVID-19 era. The pandemic has been especially hard for those with chronic health conditions. Thankfully, we are finding new ways to provide healthcare, like telemedicine. This can be a safe and affordable alternative for care. These virtual appointments allow for basic check-ups without leaving the house. 6.

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Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics ChronicDryEye.net

WEBDigital health is a broad category. It includes all technologies used for health-related purposes. This includes online lifestyle platforms and wellness apps. Examples include step counters or meditation apps. Clinical operations systems also use digital health products. Digital health technologies store or transmit health data. 1,2

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Advocating for Chronic Dry Eye Treatment

WEBIt takes courage to ask, but standing up for your eye health is critical to getting treatment. As Dr. Danielle Ofri wrote in the New York Times, “… the doctor-patient conversation is the most powerful tool in medicine." If you’ve really struggled to talk to your doctor, try bringing an ally with you to help. Of course, if you’ve done

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How Common is Chronic Dry Eye After LASIK Surgery

WEBStudies show that about 95 percent of people will go on to have 20/20 vision around 3 months after the procedure. Most people will experience some side effects right after refractive surgery, such as: 1-3. Blurry vision. Dryness. Burning or stinging – a “sandy” sensation in the eye. Red eye.

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How Can Chronic Dry Eye Patients Find a Doctor Who Listens

WEBAs a retired nurse, I know that mindset does not lead to good health outcomes. Becoming an advocate for my health. Living with multiple chronic conditions, I have had to learn to be an advocate for my own healthcare. From my experience working as a nurse, I learned it is important for the patient to take charge of their own healthcare.

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Community Health Leaders ChronicDryEye.net

WEBCurrent health leaders Nina Ajdin. Nina Ajdin started experiencing health issues after moving to the United States as a refugee from Bosnia at 10 years old, after going through significant amounts of childhood trauma during the …

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My Experience with BlephEx and MiboFlow for Chronic Dry Eye

WEB2. BlephEx and MiboFlow felt like spa treatments for my eyes. My doctor recommended these procedures when after several months of other treatments for my aqueous deficient dry eye, he determined I may have some evaporative issues as well. (My tear breakup time was lower than normal: just 7 seconds). BlephEx aims to improve lid hygiene, and

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Forums ChronicDryEye.net

WEB1 replies. Research & Clinical Trials. Treatment. 1. 2 3 12. Read & ask questions in our chronic dry eye discussion forums, covering topics like treatment, unusual symptoms, coping, caregiving, research, & more! page 1 of 12.

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Meet the Health Union Community Team

WEBWelcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who bring you engaging, accurate information about living with chronic dry eye. The Community Team partners with the Editorial Team to provide clinical content that helps people live better with their condition.

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