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Newly diagnosed and worried :(

by gilles

06-Jul-2020, 03:10

How do I...?

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

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Last Post: How to tell the difference between a blocked and atrophied meibomian gland?

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How to tell the difference between a blocked and atrophied meibomian gland?

by Amdavis

Today, 07:42

Forum management

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Last Post: Chronic bloodshot eye?

Chronic bloodshot eye?

by EyesOpen

25-May-2020, 14:14

Dry Eye Talk: Discussion and Q&A

Dry Eye Open Forum

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Last Post: going to a private clinic, what to ask for?

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going to a private clinic, what to ask for?

by deep_dry_eye

Today, 09:26

My Big Fat Scleral Lens

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Last Post: First fitting next week

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First fitting next week

by epicjinx

07-Jul-2020, 09:50

Open Forum (Europe)

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Last Post: Hypochlorous acid (HOCL) spray in europe; is Leucillin safe for eye care

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Hypochlorous acid (HOCL) spray in europe; is Leucillin safe for eye care

by gilles

11-Jun-2020, 08:46

Our dry eye stories

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

Topics: 477 Posts: 3,906

Last Post: Is there any permanent solution for dry eyes at the age of 60?

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Is there any permanent solution for dry eyes at the age of 60?

by PDITTY28

14-May-2020, 07:54

Our dry eye triumphs

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

Topics: 498 Posts: 4,594

Last Post: IPL seems to be working!

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IPL seems to be working!

by alex123711

06-Jul-2020, 07:01

Depression (Use this forum with care!)

Topics: 265 Posts: 2,792

Last Post: Very tough

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Very tough

by jivgil

09-Jul-2020, 08:21

Finding local resources (doctors, support groups)

Topics: 658 Posts: 3,351

Last Post: Dry eye Doctors and Conjunctivochalasis surgeons in Germany

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Dry eye Doctors and Conjunctivochalasis surgeons in Germany

by k1mihai

03-Jun-2020, 09:42

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.

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

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) and dry eye

by gilles

13-May-2020, 06:56

ARCHIVE: Dry Eye Management and Therapy

Topics: 5,457 Posts: 36,410

Last Post: Antifogging solutions for Zienna glasses

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Antifogging solutions for Zienna glasses

by PhoenixEyes

05-Jul-2020, 22:09

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ARCHIVE: Disease topics & related

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Last Post: can blepharitis cause permanent damage to sclera?

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can blepharitis cause permanent damage to sclera?

by Guest

21-Dec-2019, 19:03

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ARCHIVE: Managing the life impact of dry eye

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Last Post: menthol sensation (more debilitating than pain)

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menthol sensation (more debilitating than pain)

by Guest

13-Dec-2018, 14:53

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