
Dedicated to Helping You
Susan Watson, MD, is Raleigh’s dry eye specialist. After spending 30-plus years as a general ophthalmologist performing over 17,000 refractive eye surgeries, Dr. Watson dedicated herself exclusively to helping people overcome dry eye disease.
Dr. Watson’s passion for comprehensive dry eye solutions comes from her commitment to her patients. After 30 years of seeing people suffer from itchy, painful eyes and blurry vision, she decided to do something about it.
Since 2017, Dr. Watson has combined her ability to understand her patients’ unique needs with the latest diagnosis and treatment technology, including intense pulsed light and skin tightening therapies. This combination provides immediate relief while working toward long-lasting solutions.

Over 35 Years of Experience
Dr. Watson obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Masters of Arts in Statistics from Miami University in Ohio. After completing medical school at the University of Cincinnati, she completed her residency at Michael Reese Hospital and the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. Following her residency, she completed her corneal disease and surgery fellowship at Ohio State University.
Dr. Watson is proud to be a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Medical Association.



Committed to Dry Eye Treatment
If you’re suffering from dry eye disease symptoms, Dr. Watson has the experience and dedication to help you overcome them. Book an appointment to visit her and the rest of the team at Watson Dry Eye Center today.
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
Contact Us
- Phone: 252.231.0424
- Email: [email protected]
Clinic Hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 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.

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Do Your Blinking Exercises
Blinking, Dry Eye DiseaseDid you know you can do blinking exercises to help prevent dry eyes? Yes, even your eyelids need exercising! Your eyelid glands are crucial to keeping your eyes well-lubricated with the proper tear film. Keeping them fit and healthy means working them regularly and properly to avoid them drying out. Why Are Blinking Exercises Important? […]
Telemedicine for Dry Eyes
Dry Eye Disease, TelemedicineWe 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 […]
How to Prevent Dry Eyes in Teenagers
Blinking, Dry Eye Disease, Screen Time, TeenagersIs your teenager suffering from dry eyes? You are probably spending significantly more time with your teenagers right now, so you may notice a few things: Are they glassy-eyed? Well, of course they are. They’re bored. See them rubbing their eyes? Sure. It’s Spring. They have allergies. Are their eyes red? Yep, they’ve been video gaming 4 […]
Do Your Blinking Exercises

Did you know you can do blinking exercises to help prevent dry eyes? Yes, even your eyelids need exercising! Your eyelid glands are crucial to keeping your eyes well-lubricated with the proper tear film. Keeping them fit and healthy means working them regularly and properly to avoid them drying out. Why Are Blinking Exercises Important? […]
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 […]
How to Prevent Dry Eyes in Teenagers

Is your teenager suffering from dry eyes? You are probably spending significantly more time with your teenagers right now, so you may notice a few things: Are they glassy-eyed? Well, of course they are. They’re bored. See them rubbing their eyes? Sure. It’s Spring. They have allergies. Are their eyes red? Yep, they’ve been video gaming 4 […]