Now accepting new diabetic & senior patients across Tampa Bay — call (727) 738-5900
Dry eye is more than an annoyance — the burning, stinging, and constant irritation can affect everything you do. We find the cause and give you lasting relief.
Dry eye happens when your eyes don’t make enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly. It becomes more common with age, with certain medications, and in Florida’s climate. Left untreated, it can cause ongoing discomfort and even affect the surface health of your eye.
Many people put up with dry eye for years assuming nothing can be done — but effective treatment is available once we pinpoint what’s driving it.
Burning, stinging, or scratchy sensation
A feeling of grittiness or something in your eye
Redness and irritation
Watery eyes (the eye over-produces tears to compensate)
Blurry vision that comes and goes
Discomfort with screens, reading, or wind
We start by examining your eyes and identifying the underlying cause of your dry eye — it’s rarely one-size-fits-all. From there we create a treatment plan that may include targeted drops, lifestyle adjustments, and in-office therapies designed to restore comfort.
Our goal is simple: get you back to comfortable, clear vision for the things you do every day.
What causes dry eye? Your eyes either don’t make enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly. It’s especially common in seniors, and can be worsened by certain medications, screen time, and Florida’s climate.
What does it feel like? Burning, grittiness, redness, fluctuating or blurry vision, and — counterintuitively — watery eyes, as your eyes over-produce low-quality tears to compensate.
How do you treat it? We start by pinpointing the cause, then build a plan that may include prescription drops, lifestyle adjustments, and in-office treatments. Dry eye is also something we watch for during a senior eye exam.
Related: Senior eye care • Diabetic eye care • Meet Dr. Powers
New patients are always welcome at all three locations. Fill out the form below — just choose your location — and our front desk will reach out to confirm, usually the same day. Prefer to talk to a person? Call (727) 738-5900.
We offer this care at all three of our offices across Tampa Bay.
5413 US Highway 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
2565 Enterprise Rd, Clearwater, FL 33763
603 7th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701