Cleveland, OH – Specialized Care, Advanced Technology
At The Eye Centers, our Dry Eye Clinic is dedicated to evaluating the full spectrum of dry eye disease and offering tailored treatment plans that address the underlying causes — not just the symptoms. Because dry eye may result from multiple factors, our systematic approach uses advanced diagnostics and customized therapy to restore comfort, clarity, and long-term ocular health.
Why Choose Our Dry Eye Clinic?
Experienced team: Our ophthalmologists and optometrists have extensive experience in ocular surface disease and are supported by skilled staff who focus on your comfort, education and outcome.
Comprehensive evaluation: We assess both the front surface of the eye and the lid/tear‐gland system — because meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), eyelid inflammation, tear film instability and other factors often interrelate.
State-of-the‐art diagnostic tools: From tear-film osmolarity and meibography to slit-lamp evaluation of blink and gland structure, we gather a full picture of your dry eye condition.
Personalized treatment plans: Based on your exam results, we craft a program that may include drops, lid therapy, device-based treatments, lifestyle/ocular surface education and follow-up care.
Latest device-based therapies: We incorporate advanced technologies such as Tixel i and BlephEx® to target the root causes of dry eye and eyelid disease in a safe, efficient outpatient setting.
Our Evaluation Process
1. Ongoing Monitoring – Dry eye is often a chronic condition. We track your progress and adjust therapy as needed to maintain a comfortable and stable ocular surface.
2. Medical & Ocular History – We review your symptoms (burning, foreign-body sensation, fluctuating vision, etc.), medications, systemic conditions and environment.
3. Diagnostic Testing – This may include tear osmolarity, tear-film breakup time (TBUT), meibography imaging, eyelid margin inspection, blink analysis and ocular surface staining.
4. Treatment Recommendation & Discussion – Based on findings, your provider will review your test results, explain the root causes identified, discuss options and map out a step-by-step plan.
Advanced Dry Eye Treatments
Tixel i®
Tixel i, an FDA-cleared device for evaporative dry eye due to MGD, delivers ultra-brief pulses of heat via a titanium-coated tip to gently stimulate eyelid glands and improve oil flow. This non-laser, contact-thermal treatment helps restore meibomian gland function and tear-film stability with minimal downtime.
BlephEx®
Many cases of dry eye are driven by lid-margin inflammation and bacteria/biofilm build-up (blepharitis). With BlephEx®, our in-office procedure safely exfoliates the eyelid margin, removes excess bacterial toxins and biofilm, and allows the glands to function more effectively, promoting long-term lid health and ocular comfort.
Additional Therapy Options
- Punctal plugs, if indicated, to conserve tears
- Lubricant/artificial-tear drops and gels
- Prescription anti-inflammatory drops (for eyelid and ocular-surface inflammation)
- Specialty contact lenses for irregular surfaces or advanced evaporative disease
What to Expect
Typical appointment: 45–60 minutes (initial evaluation)
You’ll receive a detailed review of diagnostics and an individualized plan during the visit
Many device-based treatments (such as Tixel i or BlephEx®) are performed in-office, with minimal discomfort and quick recovery
Follow-up visits are scheduled to assess the ocular surface, monitor improvement and adjust therapy as needed
Schedule Your Dry Eye Evaluation
If you’ve been experiencing chronic dry eye symptoms — burning, stinging, fluctuating vision, eyelid heaviness or scratchiness — schedule a comprehensive evaluation with our Dry Eye Clinic. Discover why so many patients in the Cleveland area choose The Eye Centers for advanced, personalized dry eye care.
Why Patients in Greater Cleveland Choose Us
- Dedicated dry eye program staffed by specialists who treat the full spectrum of ocular surface disease
- Advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies you won’t always find elsewhere in the region
- Personalized, long-term care — not a “one-size-fits-all” strategy
- Four convenient locations across Greater Cleveland for ease of access
Learn More
Explore our full services, meet our team, or visit our other care areas of cataract surgery and eyelid/laser rejuvenation to better understand how our comprehensive eye-health practice can serve you.