Doctor types

Every kind of doctor, clearly labeled.

Each specialty described honestly, so you can choose what fits.

Optometry & primary eye care

Dry eye evaluation & diagnosis

comprehensive dry eye exam · tear film osmolarity testing · meibography · tear breakup time testing

For: confirming a dry eye diagnosis, understanding which type of dry eye, ruling out other eye disease

Evaporative dry eye & MGD

meibomian gland dysfunction treatment · lid hygiene · warm compress therapy · meibomian gland expression

For: oily tear film breaking down too fast, crusty or clogged eyelid glands, dry eye from screens or low blink rate

Aqueous-deficient dry eye

tear production testing · aqueous tear deficiency treatment · Sjögren's-related dry eye evaluation

For: not producing enough tears, dry eye alongside dry mouth or joint pain, dry eye after menopause

Blepharitis & lid margin disease

blepharitis treatment · demodex eyelid treatment · lid margin hygiene

For: crusty, red or itchy eyelids, recurring styes, eyelids that feel gritty in the morning

Ocular allergy

allergic conjunctivitis treatment · antihistamine eye drops · seasonal eye allergy care

For: itchy, watery eyes, telling allergies apart from dry eye, seasonal flare-ups

Contact lens discomfort

contact lens dry eye evaluation · lens refitting · alternative lens material fitting

For: contacts feel dry by afternoon, considering giving up contacts, wanting a more comfortable lens option

Screens & digital eye strain

computer vision syndrome evaluation · blink rate and screen habit guidance · digital eye strain treatment

For: eyes feel dry and tired by end of workday, long hours on screens, reduced blinking while reading or working

Ophthalmology & dry eye specialty care

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