The Dry Eye Clinic
Lasting Relief from Dry Eye
We diagnose the true cause of your dry eye and treat it with a personalized plan — from topical therapies and supplements to advanced in-office procedures that restore comfort for good.
Diagnose & Treat
A clinic devoted to healthy, comfortable eyes
Dry eye is one of the most common — and most under-treated — conditions we see. It's also one of the most rewarding to treat. At our dry eye clinic, we go beyond temporary relief to uncover what's actually driving your symptoms.
After a thorough evaluation, we build a plan tailored to your eyes — often combining several of the treatment options below for the best, longest-lasting results.
Advanced Diagnostics
We measure your tear quality, oil gland function, and ocular surface health using slit-lamp imaging and meibomian gland evaluation — so we treat the true cause, not just the symptoms.
Root-Cause Focused
Chronic dry eye is usually driven by meibomian gland dysfunction, inflammation, or an unstable tear film. We pinpoint which factors are at play before building your plan.
A Personalized Plan
From simple topical therapy to advanced in-office procedures, we layer treatments to match the severity of your dry eye — and adjust as your eyes improve.
Treatment Options
Therapies We Offer
Your plan may include one therapy or several, layered together. Tap any treatment to learn more.
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The first step to lasting relief is understanding what's causing your dry eye. We'll evaluate your tear film and oil glands, then walk you through a plan built for your eyes.
Call us at (818) 841-1212 or request a visit using the form.
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