Avon Eye Care
Dry Eye Clinic
A dedicated clinic for patients who are done masking symptoms. We find the cause. We treat it properly.
Not Just Artificial Tears
Dry Eye Deserves a Real Diagnosis
Dry eye disease affects millions of people — and most of them have been told to just use artificial tears. But dry eye is a medical condition with identifiable causes, and treating those causes produces lasting relief that drops alone cannot provide.
Our Dry Eye Clinic is led by Dr. Harneet McDermott, who specializes in advanced dry eye care. Every patient receives a thorough diagnostic evaluation before any treatment begins. No guessing. No one-size-fits-all approach.
Your Path to Relief
How the Clinic Works
Comprehensive Evaluation
We begin with a detailed symptom history and review of medications, environment, and lifestyle factors that may be contributing to your dry eye.
Advanced Diagnostic Testing
Using InflammaDry, tear break-up time, Schirmer's testing, and meibomian gland evaluation, we identify exactly what type of dry eye you have and how severe it is.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Based on your test results, we build a targeted plan — from prescription drops and punctal plugs to in-office procedures — designed to address the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Ongoing Monitoring
Dry eye is a chronic condition. We schedule follow-up visits to track your progress, adjust your treatment, and ensure you're maintaining long-term relief.
How We Evaluate You
Diagnostics
Every treatment plan begins with an objective evaluation. We use advanced technology to identify exactly what type of dry eye you have before recommending any treatment.
Bruder Ocular Surface Analyzer
Our primary diagnostic tool for evaluating the ocular surface and tear film. The Bruder Ocular Surface Analyzer uses advanced imaging to assess tear film stability, lipid layer quality, and meibomian gland structure — giving us a comprehensive, objective picture of your dry eye before any treatment begins.
What We Offer
Treatments
Evidence-based treatments, individualized to your specific type and severity of dry eye — from prescription therapy to advanced in-office procedures.
Collagen Punctal Inserts
Tiny, biocompatible inserts placed into the tear drainage ducts to keep your natural tears on the eye surface longer. A quick, painless in-office procedure with immediate benefit.
Prescription Therapy
Anti-inflammatory drops such as Restasis and Xiidra target the inflammatory cycle that drives chronic dry eye — reducing symptoms over time rather than just masking them.
Meibomian Gland Expression
Manual expression of the meibomian glands to clear blockages and restore the natural oil layer of the tear film. This hands-on in-office treatment directly addresses the most common root cause of dry eye.
NuLids
A gentle, automated lid hygiene device used to stimulate and clean the meibomian gland openings along the eyelid margin. NuLids improves gland function over time and is suitable for daily home use as part of a complete dry eye management plan.
Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT)
Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate meibomian gland activity, reduce periocular inflammation, and improve tear film stability. A non-invasive, in-office treatment with no downtime.
IPL & RF Therapy
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Radiofrequency (RF) therapy work together to reduce inflammation, demodex bacteria, and meibomian gland dysfunction. One of the most advanced combined treatments available for moderate to severe evaporative dry eye.
Meet Your Doctor
Dr. Harneet McDermott
Dr. McDermott completed her training at the Southern College of Optometry and has built a clinical focus on advanced dry eye care and contact lens management. She brings both the diagnostic expertise and the in-office treatment capabilities to address dry eye at every level of severity.
Whether you've been struggling with dry eye for years or are noticing symptoms for the first time, Dr. McDermott will take the time to understand your situation and develop a plan that works for your life.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Dry Eye Clinic different from a regular eye exam?
What causes dry eye?
Are over-the-counter drops enough?
Is dry eye a permanent condition?
Does insurance cover dry eye treatment?
Ready to Find Real Relief?
Schedule a dry eye evaluation with Dr. McDermott. We'll identify the cause and build a treatment plan that actually works.