DRY EYE CARE · AVENTURA, FL
Dry Eye Treatment in Aventura
Burning, gritty, tired or watery eyes that drops don't fix? Dry eye usually has a specific cause — oil glands, inflammation, screens or contact lenses. We find yours and build a plan that brings lasting relief.
- 4.9★ · 265+ Google reviews
- Mon–Fri 9–5 · Sat 9–2
- Most insurance accepted
- Se habla español
Root cause
We look for why, not just the symptoms
Screens
A top cause of dry eye in office workers
Contacts
Lens changes that restore comfort
1973
Caring for Aventura families since
Signs you may have dry eye
Dry eye doesn't always feel dry. These are the symptoms patients describe most.
Burning or stinging
Eyes that burn or sting, especially by the end of the day.
A gritty, sandy feeling
Like something is in your eye, even when nothing is there.
Watery eyes
Surprisingly common: irritated eyes overproduce thin, watery tears that don't protect the eye.
Tired eyes after screens
We blink far less on screens, so tears evaporate faster.
Contact lens discomfort
Lenses that feel fine in the morning but not by the afternoon.
Blur that clears with a blink
An unstable tear film blurs your vision on and off, plus sensitivity to light and wind.
WHY IT MATTERS
Artificial tears treat the symptom, not the cause
Most dry eye comes from one of two problems: your eyes don't make enough tears, or your tears evaporate too fast because the oil glands in your eyelids are blocked. The treatment for each is different. We examine your tear film and eyelid glands to find out which you have, then recommend a plan that fits — so you're not just buying another bottle of drops.
- Tear film and tear break-up checked under the microscope
- Eyelid oil glands and lid margins examined
- Contact lens fit and material reviewed
- Treatment plan with follow-up to measure progress
STEP BY STEP
How we treat dry eye
A plan usually combines home care with the right prescription, and we adjust it at follow-up visits.
Evaluation
Symptoms, medications, screen time and contact lens habits, plus a close look at your tear film and eyelids.
Home care
Warm compresses, lid hygiene and better blinking habits that help restore the oil layer of your tears.
Prescription treatment
When needed, prescription eye drops that calm the inflammation behind chronic dry eye.
Follow-up
We recheck in a few weeks and adjust the plan, or refer you for advanced in-office treatments if you need them.
What it costs
Dry eye evaluations are medical visits and are usually billed to your medical insurance. Without insurance, a medical eye visit is $150. We check your coverage before you come in.
MOST COMMON
Comprehensive eye exam
$140
Full exam with the optometrist: prescription, eye pressure and a health check of the front and back of the eye.
CONTACT LENS WEARERS
Contact lens exam & fitting
$240
Everything in the comprehensive exam plus corneal measurements, lens fitting and trial lenses to take home.
MEDICAL / URGENT
Medical eye visit
$150
Red eye, pain, sudden blur, new floaters or a medical follow-up — often billed to your medical insurance instead.
What our patients say
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 265+ Google reviews.
Dry eye FAQs
What patients ask us most about dry eye. If your question isn't here, call (305) 727-3937.
Why are my eyes watery if I have dry eye?
Irritated eyes produce extra reflex tears that are mostly water. They don't have the oil needed to stay on the eye, so they run off without fixing the dryness.
Why don't artificial tears work for me?
Drops add moisture for a short time but don't fix the cause, such as blocked oil glands or inflammation. Treating the cause is what brings lasting relief.
Can screens cause dry eye?
Yes. We blink much less when looking at screens, so tears evaporate faster. The 20-20-20 rule helps: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
Can I still wear contact lenses?
Usually, yes. A different lens material, a daily disposable or a better-fitting lens often fixes the problem. We'll review your lenses at the visit.
Is dry eye covered by insurance?
Dry eye is a medical condition, so the visit is usually billed to your medical insurance rather than your vision plan. We check your coverage before your visit.
How long does treatment take to work?
Many patients feel better within a few weeks. Chronic dry eye is managed over time, so we schedule a follow-up to check your progress and adjust the plan.
Do you take my insurance?
We accept most vision and medical plans, including VSP, EyeMed, Davis Vision, Spectera, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Humana and Florida Medicaid. Bring your card or call with your plan details and we'll check your benefits before you come in. See the full insurance list.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday 9 am–5 pm and Saturday 9 am–2 pm. Closed Sunday.
Get lasting relief from dry eye
We answer the phone ourselves — no queue, no call center. 19013 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180. Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 9–2.
Se habla español · Serving Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Golden Beach, North Miami Beach, Hallandale Beach, Bal Harbour and Williams Island