Dry Eye Girlfriend Podcast
Hosted by Angela Jenkins: ophthalmology VP, nutritionist, and beauty-meets-science enthusiast, this show is your go-to space for all things dry eye and beyond. From expert interviews and surprising research to everyday tips on skincare, makeup, screen time, hormones, and hydration, nothing is off the table.
Whether you’re living with dry eye or simply curious about how your eyes reflect your overall health, you’ll walk away informed, empowered, and maybe even entertained.
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Dry Eye Girlfriend Podcast
Episode 6: Beyond the Drops - How the Dry Eye Foundation is Changing Patient Care with Aidan Moore
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In today’s episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, Angela sits down with Executive Director of the Dry Eye Foundation, Aidan Moore. Aidan recounts the story of the Dry Eye Foundation, busting myths and sharing resources along the way. Together, they discuss the growing rate of dry eye, safety, and what people should know if they have recently been diagnosed.
🎧If you have been diagnosed with dry eye, or are supporting someone who has, this episode is for you! 🎧
Aidan Moore is Executive Director of the Dry Eye Foundation. He is a sympathetic listener, supporter, and advocate for dry eye patients, and he believes in using DEF’s platform to reshape the future for dry eye patients. He has been integral to DEF’s community support programs and educational initiatives like the Dry Eye Helpline, Dry Eye Zoom Groups, Eye Drop Safety, MyDryEyeData and more. His motto is “how can we help?”
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Resources and References
- Donate to the Dry Eye Foundation: dryeyefoundation.org/donate
- Dry Eye Zone Guidebook (print and digital): dryeyezone.com/guidebook
- Community Support (Helpline, Zoom Groups, and more): dryeyefoundation.org/support
- Dry Eye Foundation YouTube Channel (Webinars, Symposium, and more): youtube.com/c/dryeyefoundation
- Eye Drop Safety: eyedropsafety.org
- How to check the Amazon seller of your eye drops: eyedropsafety.org/news/blog/check-amazon-seller-video
- Dry Eye Disease and Me Survey (2019-2021): mydryeyedata.org
Show Notes
0:49 - Today's special guest Aidan Moore tells us how the Dry Eye Foundation was started, detailing the development of its programs and resources
8:10 - Aidan details themes that are coming out of the millennial discussion group he leads
10:24 - Aidan details the connection between dry eye and mental health
13:40 - Aidan shares myths and misconceptions about dry eye and treatments
21:06 - Aidan details how the Dry Eye Foundation is helping advocate and push change in research and policy
26:17 - Angela and Aidan discuss the growing rate of dry eye
28:19 - Aidan dives into eyedrop safety, and how to trust the products you put in/near their eyes
34:49 - Aidan describes what Dry Eye Awareness Month (July) looks like for the organization
39:35 - Aidan shares his advice for those newly diagnosed
42:38 - Aidan details what happens if you reach out to the Dry Eye Foundation
46:43 - Aidan divulges how caregivers can get involved in supporting the work of the Dry Eye Foundation
48:35 - Angela wraps up the episode!