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
Prescription dry eye treatment
prescription anti-inflammatory eye drops · immunomodulator drops · steroid eye drops for flare-ups
For: over-the-counter drops aren't enough, chronic dry eye that keeps coming back, inflammation-driven dry eye
Punctal plugs & in-office procedures
punctal plug insertion · in-office thermal pulsation treatment · intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy
For: drops alone aren't enough, wanting a longer-lasting option, chronic MGD not responding to home care
Sjögren's & autoimmune-related dry eye
Sjögren's syndrome evaluation · autoimmune dry eye management · coordinated care with rheumatology
For: dry eyes and dry mouth together, joint pain alongside dry eye, an existing autoimmune diagnosis affecting the eyes