The 20 Best Dry Eye Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Minnesota, US

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The 20 Best Dry Eye Syndrome Doctors in Minnesota, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 167 doctor with experience in Dry Eye Syndrome near Minnesota, US. Of these, 120 are Experienced, 45 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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167 providers found
    Distinguished in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Schaefer is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Schaefer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Nearsightedness, and Glaucoma.

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

    Edina Eye Physicians And Surgeons PA

    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marshall Everson is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Everson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Nearsightedness, and Glaucoma.

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

    St. Cloud Eye Clinic PA

    2055 N 15th St, 
    Saint Cloud, MN 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Joel Nelson is a Minnesota native who received his bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology from Gustavus Adolphus College before moving on to his medical training in Des Moines, Iowa. He then spent 4 years completing his ophthalmology training in Miami, FL at Nova Southeastern University. The last stop of his training was at the University of MN to specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of corneal disease. He is one of the only surgeons in Central Minnesota performing a variety of corneal transplant techniques, including PKP, DSEK, DMEK, and DALK. He has also been specially prepared to surgically manage intraocular lens dislocations using the intrascleral haptic fixation technique. In addition to corneal surgery, Dr. Nelson also has emphasis in his practice on the surgical treatment of cataracts and LASIK surgery. He is one of the few surgeons in the state certified to implant the new iStent Inject Micro-Bypass device for the management of glaucoma at the time of cataract surgery.Beyond work, Joel enjoys spending time camping, hiking, and gardening with his young family. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Glaucoma, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), and Cataract Removal.

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

    Edina Eye Physicians And Surgeons PA

    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Stephens is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Stephens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Presbyopia, Cataract, Nearsightedness, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

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

    St. Luke's Hospital Of Duluth

    4190 Loberg Ave, 
    Duluth, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Ahrens is an Ophthalmologist in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Ahrens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Artery Occlusion, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Meibomianitis.

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

    Office

    2080 Woodwinds Dr Ste 230, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James George is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. George is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Meibomianitis.

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

    S Sjoberg PLC.

    1 3rd Ave NE, 
    Crosby, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stacy Sjoberg is an Ophthalmologist in Crosby, Minnesota. Dr. Sjoberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.

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

    St Paul Eye Clinic PA

    1093 Grand Ave, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Uttley is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Uttley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Glaucoma.

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

    Edina Eye Physicians And Surgeons PA

    7450 France Ave S Ste 100, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carter Nichols is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

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

    Vitreo Retinal Surgery PLLC

    3601 W 76th St Ste 300, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sundeep Dev is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Dev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

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

    Office

    516 Delaware St SE Fl 9A, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerome Kulenkamp is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Kulenkamp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Dry Eye Syndrome, Astigmatism, and Uveitis.

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

    Office

    1675 Beam Ave Ste 100, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Sheridan is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Sheridan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, Cataract, and Astigmatism.

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

    Office

    2485 Maplewood Dr N Ste 213, 
    Maplewood, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdhish Bhavsar is an Ophthalmologist in Maplewood, Minnesota. Dr. Bhavsar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

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

    Associated Eye Care Optical LLC

    2950 Curve Crest Blvd W, 
    Stillwater, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Park is an Ophthalmologist in Stillwater, Minnesota. Dr. Park 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, Glaucoma, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

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

    S Sjoberg PLC.

    1 3rd Ave NE, 
    Crosby, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Ahlquist is an Ophthalmologist in Crosby, Minnesota. Dr. Ahlquist is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Presbyopia, Cataract, Meibomianitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

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

    Retina Center PA

    710 E 24th St Ste 304, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Emerson is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Emerson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

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

    S Sjoberg PLC.

    1 3rd Ave NE, 
    Crosby, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Merck is an Ophthalmologist in Crosby, Minnesota. Dr. Merck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Presbyopia, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Meibomianitis.

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

    Office

    7760 France Ave S Ste 310, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Parke is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Parke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

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

    Office

    7760 France Ave S Ste 310, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Polly Quiram is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Quiram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

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

    Retina Center PA

    710 E 24th St Ste 304, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Emerson is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Emerson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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 in Minnesota, US?

    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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