OVY recounts her trouble finding the right doctor and how her ocular rosacea and MGD symptoms took a toll on her during the pandemic. Luckily, with the help of her husband, her corneal specialist and others, she’s doing much better.
Read MoreReese recently got in touch with the Dry Eye Foundation and is looking to help others through sharing her story. One of the hardest parts she describes in her story is moving from doctor to doctor.
Read More“I am a pretty positive person, but this condition has definitely been trying. At times it is a lifestyle adjustment that I am just not ready to accept… To anyone that is just starting this process, I guess having patience is a big key. There is no immediate answer or relief solution, as everyone is different.”
Read More“I wanted to share my story with others to break the isolation that this condition can cause us to experience. I hope that my story can help others to recognize there is someone else out there who is struggling too, and that while we are each on our own unique path, we don’t walk it alone.”
Read MoreGary’s breakthrough happened after switching specialists. Now that he has scleral lenses, the only time he’s in pain is when he doesn’t have his lenses in.
Read MoreHanns succinctly recounts what's helped his ocular rosacea and how online forums helped him get to where he is today.
Read MoreGlinda recounts how troubles with unhelpful doctors eventually led her to do her own research. Along the way, she found out that exercise, in addition to her normal regimen, was one of the best ways to keep her dry eye under control.
Read MoreHokucat eventually learned how to manage her severe MGD through paintrial and error of diet, supplement, and medicine routines.
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