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Last Post: Problem reading newspapers

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Problem reading newspapers

by Mikeor

18-Nov-2024, 10:57

How do I...?

Helpdesk. Post questions about using the forum, blogs, site, shop, etc. (not questions about dry eye).

Topics: 139 Posts: 565

Last Post: Bandage contact lenses

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Bandage contact lenses

by KeithM

24-Sep-2022, 09:48

Forum management

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Last Post: How long does dry eye side effect of Vigamox eye drop last?

How long does dry eye side effect of Vigamox eye drop last?

by Csenge

06-Feb-2024, 03:01

Dry Eye Talk: Discussion and Q&A

Dry Eye Open Forum

Topics: 9,492 Posts: 32,472

Last Post: Reoccurring subconjunctival hemorrhages and persistent rebound redness (lumify)

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Reoccurring subconjunctival hemorrhages and persistent rebound redness (lumify)

by pixiecut

19-Nov-2024, 13:46

My Big Fat Scleral Lens

Topics: 95 Posts: 534

Last Post: Trying to locate PROSE scleral Clinic or Eye Print Pro

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Trying to locate PROSE scleral Clinic or Eye Print Pro

by Ursula

24-Feb-2024, 06:36

Open Forum (Europe)

Topics: 311 Posts: 1,897

Last Post: Rexon eye

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Rexon eye

by Tom123

11-Nov-2024, 02:53

Our dry eye stories

How did you get dry eye disease? How has it affected your life? Share your story here.

Topics: 487 Posts: 3,968

Last Post: Dry eyes and teary eyelids

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Dry eyes and teary eyelids

by Hokucat

13-Mar-2024, 10:56

Our dry eye triumphs

Share encouraging experiences, progress reports and stories of physical and emotional healing!

Topics: 531 Posts: 4,793

Last Post: I crawled on my hands and knees to the end of the dry eye hell tunnel

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I crawled on my hands and knees to the end of the dry eye hell tunnel

by Anniee

08-Nov-2024, 09:39

Depression (Use this forum with care!)

Topics: 268 Posts: 2,808

Last Post: Dry eye

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Dry eye

by RylanGalvan

07-Aug-2023, 10:19

Finding local resources (doctors, support groups)

Topics: 667 Posts: 3,373

Last Post: Doctor recommendations in Florida for MGD

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Doctor recommendations in Florida for MGD

by CSR222

24-Mar-2024, 17:22

TFOS DEWS II

The purpose of these subforums is to encourage awareness and discussion of the extensive information available to us in this 2017 publication.

Topics: 25 Posts: 50

Last Post: Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) and dry eye

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) and dry eye

by gilles

13-May-2020, 04:56

ARCHIVE: Dry Eye Management and Therapy

Topics: 5,555 Posts: 36,968

Last Post: Has anyone ever used CBD oil eye drops?

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Has anyone ever used CBD oil eye drops?

by RashidaMuhammad

16-Oct-2024, 06:53

Sub-Forums:

Tear supplements: drops, gels, ointments, Lacrisert (983/5,825)	Punctal occlusion (i.e. plugs, cautery) (614/4,079)	Topical medications: Cyclosporine (e.g. Restasis, Ikervis) (376/2,560)
Topical medications: Corticosteroids (e.g. FML, Lotemax) (119/781)	Biologic drugs, devices & other products (141/1,206)	Topical medications: Antibiotics (66/303)
Topical medications: Lifitegrast (e.g. Xiidra) (20/109)	Nasal Spray: Tyrvaya (0/0)	Topical medications: Diquafosol (22/75)
Topical medications: All other, including pipeline drugs (141/941)	Oral medications (e.g. doxycycline) (164/1,136)	MGD home care: Eyelid hygiene (251/1,701)
MGD home care: Compresses & massage (310/1,980)	MGD procedures: Lipiflow (33/1,656)	MGD procedures: Probing (49/596)
MGD procedures: IPL (88/667)	MGD procedures: iLux, TearCare, expression, debridement and all other (59/427)	TrueTear Neurostimulator Device (4/53)
Surgical procedures, e.g. tarsorrhaphy, other eyelid procedures, CCh excision, etc. (107/783)	Nutrition in dry eye treatment and prevention of dry eye (diet; supplements; etc) (521/3,306)	Environmental modifications: Humidifiers (145/836)
Moisture chambers: Specialty glasses for daytime use (e.g. Ziena Eyewear, 7Eye, WileyX) (436/2,539)	Moisture chambers: Night goggles, shields and adhesives (e.g. Tranquileyes, EyeSeals, NITEYE, etc) (206/1,181)	Amniotic membrane treatments (e.g. ProKera) (16/186)
"Bandage" contact lenses (therapeutic soft lens) (76/461)	PROSE and scleral lenses (428/2,483)	Miscellaneous medical topics (162/1,054)

ARCHIVE: Disease topics & related

Topics: 2,013 Posts: 12,938

Last Post: Chalazion for 5 months

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Chalazion for 5 months

by Curuzzo56

08-Mar-2024, 13:52

Sub-Forums:

MGD, Blepharitis and Ocular Rosacea (747/4,635)	Recurrent Corneal Erosions (RCEs) and corneal dystrophies (110/755)	Auto-immune diseases (Sjogrens, RA, Lupus) (131/1,015)
Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Graft-vs-Host Disease (17/72)	Ocular allergies (213/1,280)	Hormones and dry eye (64/574)
Eye surgeries (LASIK, PRK, cataract, transplants, etc) (292/1,960)	Drug side effects (188/1,065)	Lid closure problems (from natural or surgical causes e.g. blepharoplasty) (42/244)
Eyedrops & related (redness relievers; preservative toxicity; etc) (95/778)	Contact Lenses (103/549)

ARCHIVE: Managing the life impact of dry eye

Topics: 703 Posts: 4,686

Last Post: Travel and Dry Eyes (Yes, You Can Even Go to Developing Countries and Survive!)

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Travel and Dry Eyes (Yes, You Can Even Go to Developing Countries and Survive!)

by Sandra Dorothy

08-Aug-2023, 06:20

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PAIN (254/1,589)	Miscellaneous tips (104/512)	Workplace & computer use (117/855)
Finances: Insurance, disability, etc. (47/309)	Personal appearance, cosmetics, contact lenses & related (123/935)	Travel (50/478)