Judi Beatty – Story of Hope
My name is Judi Beatty and I’ve had Dry Eye for nearly 20 years. Until last year my symptoms included a rough feeling at the top of my eye lids, dryness, headaches, itching, depression and persistent burning in both eyes — the worst symptom of all. But last year I finally decided to step out … Continue reading Judi Beatty – Story of Hope
Susie Brockman’s Story of Hope
My story of hope begins over 15 years ago when mucus filaments began forming on my corneas. Each time I blinked, the filaments would scratch my corneas, and my eyes would become inflamed. They became sensitive to light, and I started seeing an ophthalmologist up to three times a week. To give me some relief, the ophthalmologist would numb … Continue reading Susie Brockman’s Story of Hope
Susan Howell’s Story of Hope
Hope — such a tiny word that carries so much weight, especially for those of us who suffer from chronic Dry Eye. Hope is what we turn to as we face each new day. While it doesn’t always come easily, hope can give us the strength to endure this miserable disease, and never stop searching for new or more … Continue reading Susan Howell’s Story of Hope
Sue VandePanne’s Story of Hope
It’s been twenty one months since I developed this horrible Dry Eye disease. Back then my symptoms were unbearable. My eyes were scratchy and gritty. I could hardly keep them open they hurt so much. It felt like I had foreign objects in my eyes. There were days I didn’t want to get up in … Continue reading Sue VandePanne’s Story of Hope
Diana’s Story of Hope
Three years ago I suffered with symptoms of severe Dry Eye. My eyes constantly felt dry, irritated, and gritty, and were sensitive to light. On Schirmer tests, where a score of 10 is normal, one eye scored an abysmal 0 and the other eye fared hardly better with a whopping 1. My eyes were so … Continue reading Diana’s Story of Hope
Stories of Hope – William’s Wife
This true story is the first in our series Stories of Hope. These stories, about people who have triumphed over their Dry Eye symptoms, will inspire you and give you hope. In this story, William Cravey tells us about his wife who had suffered with Dry Eye since before 1997 and how she finally was able … Continue reading Stories of Hope – William’s Wife
Dry Eye Syndrome affects between 5 and 35 percent of the population worldwide. Remarkably, in the US alone, some 5 million people, age 50 and over, suffer from chronic moderate to severe Dry Eye. Plus, millions more suffer from the disease intermittently.
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Because the disease afflicts the eyes, symptoms can make life miserable. They can impact the sufferer’s ability to lead a normal life. Earning a living or even performing simple daily tasks can be impossible. In fact, severe cases can be extremely debilitating and even disabling.
A Website About Dry Eye Syndrome
In recent years, more and more television ads have been promoting eye drops that help Dry Eye symptoms. However, many sufferers — especially those with more advanced cases of the disease — find no relief with these treatments. At the same time, doctors frequently offer little else besides warm compresses and eye lid wipes.
In other cases, doctors misdiagnose symptoms. Sometimes, doctors don’t seem to believe their patients. All too often they even tell patients the symptoms are “all in their heads.” Ignored by their doctors, these bewildered patients — who know their pain is real — begin to lose hope. Frustrated and despite their pain, they desperately search for information anywhere. Unfortunately, the information they find is often incorrect, outdated, or lacks credibility.
That is, until now.
This website, grounded in the experience of patients just like you who searched until they eventually found treatments, provides credible information. You can learn about the many debilitating symptoms of this chronic condition. Understand the steps to an accurate diagnosis. Research treatments. Explore why they may or may not be right for you.
The purpose of this website, is to help you, the Dry Eye sufferer, your loved ones, and health care providers. Here, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of the disease. You’ll learn all about Dry Eye and your hope will be restored.
Reference
The Epidemiology of Dry Eye Disease: Report of the Epidemiology Subcommittee of the International Dry Eye Workshop (2007)
The Ocular Surface
2007 Apr;5(2):93-107.
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