The 20 Best Dry Eye Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Chico, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 10 doctor with experience in Dry Eye Syndrome near Chico, CA. Of these, 6 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Robert A. Equi, MD Private Practice

    19 Ilahee Ln, 
    Chico, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    We provide exceptional care and compassionate service to optimize the vision of patients with retinal disease. Dr. Equi was raised in California and attended college at UCLA, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He began his work in ophthalmology while at UCLA, researching treatments for retinal diseases at the famous Jules Stein Eye Institute. He subsequently earned his M.D. at the prestigious University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine. He completed his internship at Scripps-Mercy Hospital in San Diego before heading east to the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University to pursue his residency training in ophthalmology. Following residency, he returned to California to be a fellow in vitreo-retinal surgery at the Doheny Retina Institute, part of USC?s Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Equi was awarded the inaugural Heed Foundation Clinician-Scientist award in 2002, one of only two ophthalmologists in the country to receive that award. Following his fellowship, he returned to Johns Hopkins to serve as the Assistant Chief of Service of the Wilmer Eye Institute following in the footsteps of his colleagues, Drs. Arun Patel and Joel Pearlman. Dr. Equi has published papers and written chapters on treatments for infectious diseases of the retina, diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration. He has been involved in several national clinical trials in the treatment of macular degeneration. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is Board Certified. Dr. Equi is an avid long distance runner and cyclist, having competed in marathons and triathlons, and he describes himself as a die-hard family man. Dr. Equi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Equi is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Equi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    North Valley Eye Care

    114 Mission Ranch Blvd, Ste 50, 
    Chico, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Barthelow is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Barthelow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Barthelow is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Barthelow is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Interventional Pain Solutions PC

    605 W East Ave, 
    Chico, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Gilbert is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Presbyopia, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

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    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    North Valley Eye Care

    114 Mission Ranch Blvd, Ste 50, 
    Chico, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Gajda is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Gajda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Chalazion, and Glaucoma. Dr. Gajda is board certified in Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Interventional Pain Solutions PC

    605 W East Ave, 
    Chico, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heidi Houlihan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Houlihan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Presbyopia, Cataract, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Interventional Pain Solutions PC

    605 W East Ave, 
    Chico, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pablo Arregui is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Arregui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Presbyopia, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2109 Forest Ave Ste 20, 
    Chico, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Stabel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Stabel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Ridge Eye Care Inc.

    1700 Bruce Rd, 
    Chico, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Pterygium.

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Chico Eye Center Medical Group

    Chico, CA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Liston is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Liston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Presbyopia, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Eye Life Institute

    6283 Clark Rd Ste 10, 
    Paradise, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerome Niswonger is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Paradise, California. Dr. Niswonger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Cataract.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Dry Eye Syndrome?

    You need tears to moisten your eyes and to wash away particles that have gotten into your eyes. A healthy tear film on the eye is necessary for good vision.

    Dry eyes develop when the eye is unable to maintain a healthy coating of tears.