A 501(c)3 non-profit providing hope and help to people with ocular surface diseases. Dedicated to improving quality of life for people with ocular surface diseases. Our mission is to improve quality of life for people suffering from dry eye disease and ocular surface pain disorders. Our articles of incorporation describe our purpose as follows: "The purpose of the Corporation is to help alleviate the suffering of people with dry eye diseases by (i) educating patients and their loved ones about the diseases and their treatments, (ii) providing patients with information and tools to advocate for their needs effectively, (iii) educating the medical community about advances in dry eye assessment and care, (iv) raising public awareness of dry eye disease risk factors, and (v) encouraging and supporting scientific research that focuses on the priorities of dry eye disease patients."