Dry Eye Treatment
Dry eye that finally answers back.
Most "dry eye" treatment ends at a bottle of artificial tears. We diagnose the actual cause — meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, evaporative loss — and treat what's actually broken.
What's actually happening
Your eyes aren't the problem.
Dry eye disease is rarely about "not enough tears." For 86% of patients, it's a problem with the oil layer of your tear film — the layer that prevents evaporation. Without it, even healthy tear production isn't enough.
The culprit is usually Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) — clogged oil glands that starve your eyes of protection. Most general optometrists treat the symptom; we treat the source.
Who this is for
If you're dealing with any of this, we should talk.
Burning & stinging
Especially worse in the afternoon or after screen time.
Watery eyes
Counterintuitive — but your eyes overproduce tears when dry.
Fluctuating vision
Reading clarity that comes and goes within minutes.
Light sensitivity
Sunglasses inside, can't drive at night without halos.
Contact intolerance
Wear time has dropped — by lunch, you're peeling them off.
Gritty / foreign body
Feels like there's something in your eye that won't go away.
How we diagnose differently
Imaging first. Drops last.
Every dry eye consult starts with three things: meibography (imaging the oil glands), tear breakup time (how fast your tear film evaporates), and a Schirmer test (how much you produce). Within 20 minutes, we know what's wrong.
Then we explain it to you. On the screen. Pointing at your actual glands. No guessing. No "let's try this and see." You see the imaging we see.
"I struggle with extreme dry eyes. They took the time to create a much more thorough treatment plan than I've received anywhere else. I left feeling not just seen, but truly cared for."
— Verified Google review
Treatment options
The right tool, not just any tool.
Meibography
Diagnostic imaging of your oil glands. The foundation of everything we recommend.
IPL therapy
Intense Pulsed Light treatment — reduces inflammation and unclogs the meibomian glands.
BlephEx
Microexfoliation of the eyelid margin — removes debris and bacterial biofilm that cause chronic inflammation.
Lid expression
Manual or thermal expression of clogged meibomian glands — same-day relief for many patients.
Prescription drops
Restasis, Xiidra, or Cequa for inflammation-driven dry eye. Used strategically, not as a catch-all.
Specialty lenses
Scleral lenses act as a fluid reservoir for severe cases — protecting the cornea while you heal.
Frequently asked
Questions, answered.
Is dry eye treatment covered by insurance?
How long until I feel better?
Do I really need imaging, or can you just prescribe drops?
What's the difference between MGD, blepharitis, and "regular" dry eye?
I've tried Restasis for years and it's not working. What now?
Stop chasing relief. Start solving it.
Book a dry eye consultation. Most major insurance accepted, including VSP, EyeMed, and Davis.