What is your diagnosis (or diagnoses if you have more than one)?
Severe dry eye
How long have you had it?
5 years
What do you wish more people understood about dry eye (or eye pain if that's your main issue) and how it affects people's lives?
I think most everyone has experienced eye irritation in their life and so just kind of figures it’s like that. It really isn’t, it’s excruciating. Without treatment it’s debilitating and I’d have to quit my job. I get migraines and if I could cure just one thing, I’d cure the dry eye.
What has helped you the most?
I use a mix of prescription drops, otc drops, night gel and eyelid wipes. I’ve tried dropping each from my regimen to save money with no success. When it’s really bad and I can I use a warm compress.