The 20 Best Blocked Tear Duct Doctors Near Me in North Carolina, US

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The 20 Best Blocked Tear Duct Doctors in North Carolina, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Blocked Tear Duct near North Carolina, US. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    Katherine A. Orman
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - SouthPark

    6035 Fairview Road, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Orman is an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Orman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Meibomianitis, and Entropion.

    Erin O. Schotthoefer
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Huntersville

    10305 Hamptons Park Drive, Suite 201, 
    Huntersville, NC 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Schotthoefer is a Pediatrics specialist and an Ophthalmologist in Huntersville, North Carolina. Dr. Schotthoefer has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, and Esotropia. Dr. Schotthoefer is currently accepting new patients.

    Elliott Mckee
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - SouthPark

    6035 Fairview Road, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elliott Mckee is a Pediatrics specialist and an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Mckee has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, and Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome. Dr. Mckee is currently accepting new patients.

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    Sandra M. Brown
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Cabarrus Eye Center PA

    201 Le Phillip Ct Ne, 
    Concord, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandra Brown is an Ophthalmologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Hyphema, and Papilledema. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Surgery Center Of The Carolinas LP

    2170 Midland Rd, 
    Southern Pines, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey White is an Ophthalmologist in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. White is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Entropion, and Chalazion.

    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Gabriel T. Chong MD PC

    2709 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 100, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Riske is an Ophthalmologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Riske is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Blocked Tear Duct.

    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    General Surgery

    Oculoplastic Consultants Of The Carolinas PLLC

    1025 Medical Center Dr Ste 201, 
    Wilmington, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Escaravage is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Escaravage is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Blocked Tear Duct, Dacryoadenitis, Entropion, and Eyelid Drooping.

    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Cabarrus Eye Center PA

    201 Le Phillip Ct NE, 
    Concord, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Raflo is an Ophthalmologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Raflo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Blocked Tear Duct.

    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    General Surgery

    Office

    3731 NW Cary Pkwy Ste 101, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Renzo Zaldivar is a General Surgeon in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Zaldivar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Blocked Tear Duct, Entropion, Dacryoadenitis, and Chalazion.

    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Southpark Surgery Center LLC

    6035 Fairview Rd, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Cuite is an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Cuite is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Horizon Eye Care PA

    135 S Sharon Amity Rd Ste 100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Tomasko is an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Tomasko is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Blocked Tear Duct, Chalazion, Meibomianitis, and Eyelid Bump.

    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Shelby Eye Center, PA

    1170 Wyke Road, 
    Shelby, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Bogan is an Ophthalmologist in Shelby, North Carolina. Dr. Bogan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Bogan is currently accepting new patients.

    Wei Huang
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Huntersville

    10305 Hamptons Park Drive, Suite 201, 
    Huntersville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wei Huang is an Ophthalmologist in Huntersville, North Carolina. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Meibomianitis. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

    Jagger Koerner
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Pediatrics | Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Pediatrics | Ophthalmology

    WFU Eye Center

    Medical Center Blvd., 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jagger Koerner is a Pediatrics specialist and an Ophthalmologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Koerner has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Endophthalmitis, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Amblyopia, and Cataract Removal.

    Amy M. Fowler
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Plastic Surgery

    Duke Eye Center Holly Springs

    401 Irving Pkwy, 
    Holly Springs, NC 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    My clinical interests include surgical repair of eyelid malpositions (dermatochalasis, ptosis, entropion, ectropion, etc.), eyelid tumor management, eyelid and eyebrow reconstructions following Mohs surgery, brow and forehead lifts, reconstruction after eyelid injuries, evaluation and management of lacrimal drainage dysfunction, and treatment of blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm with neuromodulators. I have a particular interest in surgical and minimally invasive facial rejuvenation techniques, including botulinum toxins, fillers, and energy-based skin therapies. I first came to North Carolina from Pennsylvania in 1989 for my undergraduate education have lived and practiced here ever since. My husband, also an ophthalmologist, and I love taking advantage of the beautiful North Carolina weather and have a lake house that we enjoy sharing with friends and family. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Blocked Tear Duct, and Entropion.

    Jason Liss
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Plastic Surgery

    Duke Eye Center Arringdon

    120 E Carver St, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    As an oculoplastic surgeon, I am an ophthalmologist trained specifically in the management of eyelid, eye socket and tear duct disease. This includes droopy eyelids, lumps and bumps around the eyelids, skin cancers, and orbital tumors, among other conditions. Oculoplastic surgeons bring a unique perspective to eyelid and orbital surgery, as we are trained first as eye experts before specializing in the area around the eyes. Although oculoplastics is a surgical field, I prioritize the desires and symptoms of each of my patients, and strongly consider the risk to benefit ratio of a potential surgery. I am not in a rush to operate without a compelling reason. I moved to Durham from the northeast and have thoroughly enjoyed living here. I enjoy playing tennis, eating at local restaurants, and exploring the mountains of western Carolina with my family. Dr. Liss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Blocked Tear Duct, Entropion, Orbital Cellulitis, and Ptosis.

    Usha Reddy
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Concord

    645 Amalia St., NE, 
    Concord, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Usha Reddy is an Ophthalmologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Entropion, Meibomianitis, Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, and Chalazion. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct

    Graystone Eye

    2424 Century Place SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Tanzie is an Ophthalmologist in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Tanzie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Cataract, Periorbital Cellulitis, and Chalazion.

    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Wilmington Eye P.A.

    1729 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
    Wilmington, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Oester is an Ophthalmologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Oester is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm.

    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Asheville Eye Associates

    8 Medical Park Dr, 
    Asheville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Goldstein is an Ophthalmologist in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blocked Tear Duct.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Blocked Tear Duct?

    A blocked tear duct is a partial or complete blockage in the pathway that carries tears from the surface of the eye into the nose.

    When should I see a Blocked Tear Duct doctor in North Carolina, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Blocked Tear Duct doctor in North Carolina, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Blocked Tear Duct doctors in North Carolina, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Blocked Tear Duct doctors in North Carolina, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Blocked Tear Duct doctor in North Carolina, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Blocked Tear Duct doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Blocked Tear Duct doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Blocked Tear Duct doctor in North Carolina, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Blocked Tear Duct doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Blocked Tear Duct doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Blocked Tear Duct doctors in North Carolina, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Blocked Tear Duct doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Blocked Tear Duct doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Blocked Tear Duct doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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