Welcome to Watson
Dry Eye Center 

The Watson Dry Eye Center is the first and only eye care practice in North Carolina to treat dry eye disease exclusively.

With over 41 years in the medical field, and 30 years of experience dedicated to dry eye disease, Dr. Watson provides patients of all generations with proven services and treatments. 

When you visit Watson Dry Eye Center, you can rest assured knowing you’re in great hands. Dr. Watson is a leader in dry eye disease and works tirelessly to bring her exceptional knowledge and experience to the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill triangle.

Dry Eye Center 

Dry eye disease is a common condition that can affect anyone, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it.

Our dry eye care is all-encompassing. We don’t just treat your symptoms, but instead take the time to understand your unique needs to improve every aspect of your life affected by dry eyes. We offer a range of advanced treatments, including in-office procedures, specially formulated dietary supplements, and lifestyle adjustment recommendations.

Our Location

Watson Dry Eye Center is located in Raleigh, right on the corner of Forest Pines Drive and Common Oaks Drive. There’s lots of parking available right in the lot right in front of our practice.        

Our Address

  • Suite 120
    11081 Forest Pines Dr.
  • Raleigh, NC 27614

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Clinic Hours

  • Monday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Help Your Teen See & Be Seen
(Comfortably)

Our teenagers are spending more time every day on their screens. Dry eye symptoms can be exacerbated by excessive screen time which is becoming increasingly common among teenagers and young adults.

Your teen doesn’t have to struggle with dry eye symptoms. At Watson Dry Eye Center, we have an incredible team that specializes in dry eye treatment and management.

Their education and social life are the center of their world and dependent on clear, comfortable vision. Allow them to focus on it with dry eye treatment.  

Get ahead of dry eye by booking an appointment with our team.

Our Blog

Is Blepharitis Contagious?

Dry Eye Disease

Blepharitis is a common eye condition in which the eyelids become inflamed, causing discomfort and irritation. It can have a variety of causes, including infections, blocked meibomian glands, and sensitivity to eye makeup. If you’ve been diagnosed with blepharitis or know someone who has, you might be wondering whether it’s contagious and what steps you […]

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September 18, 2024
Dr. Watson

What Is IPL Treatment for Dry Eye?

Dry Eye Disease, IPL

Many people wake up with eyes that feel dry, gritty, or irritated. As dry eyes linger through the day, they can interfere with tasks and vision health. Enter IPL treatment, a promising solution for persistent dry eyes. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment for dry eye is a non-invasive procedure that uses bursts of light to […]

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September 18, 2024
Dr. Watson

Why Are My Eyes So Dry When I Wake Up?

Dry Eye Disease

Dry eye syndrome doesn’t take a break when you close your eyes for the night—it’s a persistent condition that affects people around the clock, regardless of the time of day. If you’ve ever found yourself waking up in the middle of the night or the morning with dry, irritated eyes, you’re certainly not alone in […]

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September 18, 2024
Dr. Watson
A close-up of a man rubbing his left bloodshot eye. His eyelids are highlighted with a red glow, suggesting inflammation.

Blepharitis is a common eye condition in which the eyelids become inflamed, causing discomfort and irritation. It can have a variety of causes, including infections, blocked meibomian glands, and sensitivity to eye makeup. If you’ve been diagnosed with blepharitis or know someone who has, you might be wondering whether it’s contagious and what steps you […]

Read More…

A person suffering from dry eyes removes their glasses to rub their eyes.

Many people wake up with eyes that feel dry, gritty, or irritated. As dry eyes linger through the day, they can interfere with tasks and vision health. Enter IPL treatment, a promising solution for persistent dry eyes. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment for dry eye is a non-invasive procedure that uses bursts of light to […]

Read More…

A man rubs his uncomfortable, dry eyes as he wakes up in bed.

Dry eye syndrome doesn’t take a break when you close your eyes for the night—it’s a persistent condition that affects people around the clock, regardless of the time of day. If you’ve ever found yourself waking up in the middle of the night or the morning with dry, irritated eyes, you’re certainly not alone in […]

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