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Telemedicine for Dry Eyes

We are proud to offer telemedicine services for our patients at Watson Dry Eye Center in Raleigh, NC. Convenient, affordable, and secure, it allows patients to connect with us more easily and safely. While Telemedicine may not be appropriate for all services, we recommend it as an alternative to in-office exams when seeking non-emergent eye care. Pros […]

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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

What to Do If You Have Blocked Meibomian Glands

Dry Eye Disease

If you suspect you have blocked meibomian glands, the first step is to consult with an eye care professional. Blocked meibomian glands, often caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), can lead to dry, irritated eyes.
Fortunately, many treatments, such as specialized therapies and lifestyle changes, are available to help restore the proper function of your glands and alleviate your discomfort.
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November 12, 2024
Dr. Watson

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
Up-close image of the bottom of an eyelid showing exposed and clogged meibomian glands.

If you suspect you have blocked meibomian glands, the first step is to consult with an eye care professional. Blocked meibomian glands, often caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), can lead to dry, irritated eyes.
Fortunately, many treatments, such as specialized therapies and lifestyle changes, are available to help restore the proper function of your glands and alleviate your discomfort.
[…]

Read More…

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 […]

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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 […]

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