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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

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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

Why Are My Eyelids Swollen?

Eye Condition

Swollen eyelids usually trace back to allergies, a stye, or blocked oil glands along the lash line, and each cause calls for a different kind of care. […]

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August 28, 2026
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Do I Have Sjögren’s Syndrome Quiz

Dry Eye Disease

A self-assessment quiz can help you recognize signs that may point to Sjögren’s syndrome, though only an optometrist or rheumatologist can confirm a diagnosis through testing […]

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August 28, 2026
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Can You Get Pink Eye From Allergies?

Eye Condition, Eye Health

Yes, allergies can cause a form of pink eye called allergic conjunctivitis. […]

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August 28, 2026
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Person in a grey tank top leaning toward a mirror, touching the skin beside one reddened eye with fingertips, looking closely.

Swollen eyelids usually trace back to allergies, a stye, or blocked oil glands along the lash line, and each cause calls for a different kind of care. […]

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Adult sitting at a kitchen table holding a glass of water, touching their face and looking down with a pained expression.

A self-assessment quiz can help you recognize signs that may point to Sjögren’s syndrome, though only an optometrist or rheumatologist can confirm a diagnosis through testing […]

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Person in a grey sweater rubbing both eyes with their fingers while standing in a kitchen beside a window.

Yes, allergies can cause a form of pink eye called allergic conjunctivitis. […]

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