The 20 Best Blocked Tear Duct Doctors Near Me in Seattle, WA

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The 20 Best Blocked Tear Duct Doctors near Seattle, WA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Blocked Tear Duct near Seattle, WA. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Thomas S. Copperman
    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    1101 Madison Street, Suite 600, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Copperman focuses on plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyes and face and is fellowship trained in this area. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons. Dr. Copperman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Chalazion, Blocked Tear Duct, and Eyelid Bump.

    Peter Kally
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Plastic Surgery | Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Plastic Surgery | Ophthalmology

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Kally, MD, FACS, is board-certified and ASOPRS certified ophthalmologist specializing in oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery. He is extensively trained in the treatment of eyelid disorders and periocular cancer reconstruction; cosmetic treatment for brow, eyelid and facial rejuvenation; orbital tumors, inflammation and thyroid eye disease; lacrimal drainage disorders; and pediatric oculoplastic surgery.Dr. Kally treats every patient as if they were family. He is personable and breaks down complicated medical jargon into readily digestible information. Dr. Kally develops personalized treatment plans to address patients' concerns in a deliberate, detailed and thoughtful way. A talented surgeon with a meticulous and delicate touch, he strives to provide the best cosmetic and functional outcomes for his patients.Dr. Kally is a member of the American Medical Association, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology and Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. He is a member with the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Away from work, Dr. Kally enjoys hiking, cycling, camping and tennis. Dr. Kally 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, Thyroid Eye Disease, Dacryoadenitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Thao P. Le
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    1101 Madison Street, Suite 600, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fellowship trained in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, I look forward to working with children and families through the crucial time of visual development. I also have expertise in helping adults with double vision in addition to cataracts and other comprehensive eye concerns. Dr. Le is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Cataract.

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    John T. Heffernan
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    1101 Madison Street, Suite 580, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Heffernan graduated from the University of Washington receiving his Medical Doctorate. He specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology and is a practicing physician at Eye Associates NW - Madison/Ballard/Northgate, Swedish Cherry Hill, and Swedish First Hill. Dr. Heffernan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Ectropion, and Entropion.

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

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Zhang is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Zhang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Blocked Tear Duct, Orbital Cellulitis, Entropion, and Eyelid Drooping.

    Marcus Meyer
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Clearview Eye And Laser, PLLC

    7520 35th Avenue SW, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Meyer is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Ptosis. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Aaron Weingeist
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Clearview Eye And Laser, PLLC

    7520 35th Avenue SW, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Weingeist is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Weingeist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Weingeist is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    4800 Sand Point Way Northeast, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristina Tarczy is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Tarczy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Brown Syndrome, and Retinopathy of Prematurity. Dr. Tarczy is currently accepting new patients.

    Kenneth D. Epley
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    11800 Northeast 128th Street, 
    Kirkland, WA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Epley earned his Parks Bronze medal after serving as President of AAPOS from 2012-13. He has volunteered on numerous AAO and AAPOS Committees, and is an AAO media spokesperson. He served on the board of the Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (WAEPS) since 1999 and as its President 2004-5. He earned Honor Awards from AAPOS in 2009 and the AAO in 2010. He was the inaugural section editor of the EyeWiki for pediatrics from 2010-15. Dr. Epley was the founding Deputy Editor of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Education Center, for which he earned an AAO Secretariat Award in 2016. He founded the Washington Eye Foundation of WAEPS in 2015 and was named President of the Children’s Eye Foundation in 2015. He serves as a Director of the American Board of Ophthalmology 2016-2023. Dr. Epley has authored over two-dozen scientific papers and book chapters, and given over 100 presentations worldwide. Dr. Epley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Oculocutaneous Albinism, Ocular Albinism, and Brown Syndrome.

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

    Sheldon J Cowen M.D. P.S.

    515 Minor Ave Ste 160, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheldon Cowen is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Cowen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Cloudy Cornea, Cataract, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct

    Harborview Division-KC Public Health

    908 Jefferson St, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Chambers is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chambers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Orbital Cellulitis, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

    Timothy P. Carey M.D. Inc. PS.

    5116 25th Ave NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Carey is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Carey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Orbital Cellulitis, Blocked Tear Duct, MAGIC Syndrome, and Melanoma of the Eye.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Northwest Glaucoma And Cataract Consultants LLC

    1229 Madison St Ste 1250, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Seefeldt is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Seefeldt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Harborview Division-KC Public Health

    908 Jefferson St, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arash Jian is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Jian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Blocked Tear Duct, and Entropion.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Harborview Division-KC Public Health

    908 Jefferson St, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Chen is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raghu Mudumbai is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mudumbai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington

    310 15th Ave E, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Man Kim is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Blocked Tear Duct.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Cabrera is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Cabrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Retinopathy of Prematurity, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, and Amblyopia.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francine Baran is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Baran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Congenital Cataract, and Esotropia.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Herlihy is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Herlihy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome, and Microphthalmia Syndromic 9.

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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 near Seattle, WA?

    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 near Seattle, WA?

    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 near Seattle, WA?

    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 near Seattle, WA?

    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 near Seattle, WA?

    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 near Seattle, WA?

    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 near Seattle, WA?

    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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