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    MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Dry Eye Syndrome near Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 8 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Anna Kesler
      Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      PAMF - Ophthalmology

      2025 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anna Kesler is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kesler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Uveitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Kesler is currently accepting new patients.

      Jason A. Luksich
      Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      PAMF - Ophthalmology

      2025 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Luksich is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Luksich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Blepharitis. Dr. Luksich is currently accepting new patients.

      Clement J. Cheng
      Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Bay Eye Medical Group Inc

      1665 Dominican Way, Ste 124, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Compassionate and cutting edge advanced care for all our patients. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Dry Eye Syndrome, Cone Dystrophy, and Usher Syndrome Type 2A.

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      Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome

      Michael J. Depenbusch, MD Private Practice

      2025 Soquel Ave., 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Depenbusch is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Depenbusch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Depenbusch is currently accepting new patients.

      Ryan M. Stclair
      Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      PAMF - Ophthalmology

      2025 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Stclair is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Stclair has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Keratitis, Cataract, Pterygium, and Glaucoma.

      William A. Maxwell
      Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome

      WIlliam A. Maxwell, MD Private Practice

      1663 Dominican Way, Ste 212, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      I am proud to be one of the country?s innovators in refractive surgery and a leading investigator of intraocular lens implants for cataract surgery. I am dedicated to keeping the California Eye Institute on the leading edge of technology and I was instrumental in obtaining the first LenSx custom cataract laser in the Central Valley. Dr. Maxwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Blepharitis, and Chalazion.

      Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      1667 Dominican Way, Ste 130, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Craig Blackwell is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Blackwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Chalazion, and Cataract.

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

      Retinal Diagnostic Center A Medical Corporation

      1663 Dominican Way, Ste 110A, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Howard Chen is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

      Ryan P. Basham
      Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Spectrum Eye Physicians

      40 Penny Lane, Suite 103, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ryan Basham is an Ophthalmologist in Watsonville, California. Dr. Basham has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Kallikrein Hypertension, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Basham is currently accepting new patients.

      Rex C. Hsei
      Distinguished in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Rex C. Hsei, MD Private Practice

      1489 Main St., #101, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      His goal is to serve the Santa Cruz community and surrounding areas with caring and comprehensive eye care. Dr. Hsei is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pinguecula, Dry Eye Syndrome, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Blepharitis.

      Andrew X. Zhou
      Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Bay Eye Medical Group Inc

      150 Carnation Dr, Ste 1, 
      Freedom, CA 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Andrew Zhou is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who specializes in managing a broad range of eye conditions both surgically and medically. His surgical practice focuses on cataract surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). He also has extensive training on the medical management of a variety of general eye conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, dry eye, and macular degeneration. Dr. Zhou has a very diverse education and training background that took him across the entire United States. He started his higher-level education at the University of Washington, where he graduated with honors with a degree in Bioengineering. He obtained his medical degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. After medical school, his interest in ophthalmology led him to the University of Utah, where he completed a research fellowship at the John A. Moran Eye Center. He then moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he completed an internship in Internal Medicine and his residency in Ophthalmology. While at the University of Arizona, Dr. Zhou served as chief resident and received multiple awards for academic excellence. Dr. Zhou has several publications in international peer-reviewed journals in his field, with a focus on preventing infections after cataract surgery. Dr. Zhou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pinguecula, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Pterygium.

      Conrad Hamako
      Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Coastal Eye Associates

      160 Green Valley Rd, Ste 202, 
      Freedom, CA 
       (14.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Conrad Hamako specializes in ophthalmology in Freedom, California. Dr. Hamako's has 41 years experience of patient centered care in the field. Dr. Hamako is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis.

      Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      160 Green Valley Rd, Suite 202, 
      Freedom, CA 
       (14.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Crowder is an Ophthalmologist in Freedom, California. Dr. Crowder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Blepharitis.

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

      Coastal Eye Associates

      160 Green Valley Rd, Ste 202, 
      Freedom, CA 
       (14.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anne Kato is an Ophthalmologist in Freedom, California. Dr. Kato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Geographic Atrophy, Glaucoma, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Kato is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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.

      When should I see a Dry Eye Syndrome doctor near Santa Cruz, CA?

      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 Dry Eye Syndrome doctor near Santa Cruz, CA?

      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 Dry Eye Syndrome doctors near Santa Cruz, CA?

      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 Dry Eye Syndrome doctors near Santa Cruz, CA?

      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 Dry Eye Syndrome doctor near Santa Cruz, CA?

      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 Dry Eye Syndrome doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Dry Eye Syndrome 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 Dry Eye Syndrome doctor near Santa Cruz, CA?

      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 Dry Eye Syndrome 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 Dry Eye Syndrome 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 Dry Eye Syndrome doctors near Santa Cruz, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Dry Eye Syndrome 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 Dry Eye Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Dry Eye Syndrome 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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