The 20 Best Dry Eye Syndrome Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 49 doctor with experience in Dry Eye Syndrome near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Distinguished in Dry Eye Syndrome

    Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc

    3434 Prytania St Ste 250, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Hendricks is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hendricks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Nussdorf is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nussdorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. Dr. Nussdorf is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Nussdorf is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    Tulane Orthopedics

    1415 Tulane Ave Fl 4, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ze Zhang is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

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

    University Medical Center Ear Nose Throat Clinic

    2000 Canal St Fl 3, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lena Al is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Al is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Meibomianitis.

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

    Office

    3715 Prytania St Ste 250, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Leader is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Leader is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Chalazion, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump.

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

    Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc

    3434 Prytania St Ste 250, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Bolton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bolton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis.

    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome

    Ochsner Vision Center - Ochsner Health Center - Metairie

    2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 
    Metairie, LA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Guillmette is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Guillmette is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Guillmette is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Guillmette is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 102, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leni Sumich is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Sumich is rated as a Distinguished 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Chalazion, and Kallikrein Hypertension.

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

    Office

    201 Saint Charles Ave Ste 4310, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seema Walia is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Walia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Uveitis, and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Radiology

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jody Simon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.

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

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Valenzuela is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Valenzuela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Graves Disease.

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

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Kastl is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kastl 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, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Nephrology

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hinkle is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hinkle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Endophthalmitis, Neuroretinitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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

    The Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

    131 S Robertson St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leela Raju is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Raju is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Meibomianitis, Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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

    Lsuhsc Medicine

    2020 Gravier St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Chalazion.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Barron is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Barron 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, Neuroretinitis, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

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

    New Orleans VA Medical Center

    2400 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Schmidt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Experienced in Dry Eye Syndrome

    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Connolly is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Meibomianitis, and Papilledema.

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

    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jayne Weiss is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

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

    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Taylor Phelps is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Phelps is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.

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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.

    When should I see a Dry Eye Syndrome doctor near New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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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