Everything on The Dry Eye Diaries is my own personal experience of living with dry eye disease. It is not medical advice.
I'm not a doctor, an optometrist, or any kind of medical professional. I'm someone who has lived with this condition for years and shares, honestly, what I've tried and what I've learned along the way.
Dry eye varies enormously from person to person. What helped me may do nothing for you, and what suited my eyes may not suit yours. Treatments, prescription drops, and procedures should only ever be started, changed, or stopped under the guidance of a qualified professional who has actually examined your eyes.
So please always speak to your own optometrist, GP, or eye specialist about your eyes, especially before trying anything you've read about here. If your symptoms are severe, sudden, or getting worse, please seek professional care rather than relying on anything on this site.
Nothing here should be used to diagnose or treat any condition. I share my story in the hope it helps you feel less alone and ask better questions, not to replace proper medical care.
Last updated: August 2026.