The 20 Best Dry Eye Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Mason City, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 74 doctor with experience in Dry Eye Syndrome near Mason City, IA. Of these, 59 are Experienced and 15 are Advanced.

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74 providers found
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alethea Hein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Hein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    McFarland Clinic PC

    1128 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joy Carroll is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Meibomianitis, Astigmatism, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Fox Eye Laser And Cosmetic Institute PC

    1136 H Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Stangler is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Stangler 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 Eyelid Bump, Entropion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

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    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Fuerste Eye Clinic

    2140 John F Kennedy Rd Ste F, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Risma is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Risma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Presbyopia, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Gundersen Decorah Clinic

    1830 State Highway 9, 
    Decorah, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristie Shappell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Decorah, Iowa. Dr. Shappell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    North Iowa Eye Clinic PC

    3121 4th St SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandt Riley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Riley is rated as an Advanced 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Fuerste Eye Clinic

    2140 John F Kennedy Rd, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Nieto is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Nieto is rated as an Advanced 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, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

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    501 S White St Ste 105, 
    Mount Pleasant, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reed Bouchey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Dr. Bouchey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    777 Tanglefoot Ln, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tina Eckhardt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Eckhardt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Eckhardt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christy Benson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Benson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Surgeons Associates PC

    777 Tanglefoot Ln, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Boehm is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Boehm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Fuerste Eye Clinic

    2140 John F Kennedy Rd Ste F, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Fuerste is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Fuerste is rated as an Advanced 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 Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Cataract, Presbyopia, and Iridectomy.

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arlan Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Fuchs Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Daley is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Daley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Strabismus, Esotropia, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Greiner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Greiner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Iridectomy.

    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    McFarland Clinic PC

    1128 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Morrow is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Morrow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kent Baumann is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Baumann is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, Cloudy Cornea, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Diel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Diel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    North Iowa Eye Clinic PC

    3121 4th St SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradney Carter is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD), and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Des Moines Eye Surgeons LLP

    5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 200, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Steffensmeier is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Steffensmeier 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, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Dry Eye Syndrome doctor near Mason City, IA?

    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 Mason City, IA?

    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 Mason City, IA?

    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 Mason City, IA?

    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 Mason City, IA?

    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 Mason City, IA?

    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 Mason City, IA?

    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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