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

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The 20 Best Dry Eye Syndrome Doctors in North Carolina, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 346 doctor with experience in Dry Eye Syndrome near North Carolina, US. Of these, 240 are Experienced, 78 are Advanced, 27 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Esen K. Akpek
    Elite in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Allergy and Immunology
    Elite in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Allergy and Immunology

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esen Akpek is an Allergy and Immunologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Akpek has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Sjogren Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

    William Hammonds
    Distinguished in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - SouthPark

    6035 Fairview Road, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Hammonds is an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Hammonds 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, Keratoconus, and Presbyopia. Dr. Hammonds is currently accepting new patients.

    Nehali Saraiya
    Distinguished in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - SouthPark

    6035 Fairview Road, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nehali Saraiya is an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Saraiya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Neuroretinitis, and Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE). Dr. Saraiya is currently accepting new patients.

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    Sumit K. Gupta
    Distinguished in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - University

    2325 West Arbors Drive, Suite 201, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sumit Gupta is an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Gupta has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Neuroretinitis, Cataract, Uveitis, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

    171 Fairview Rd, 
    Mooresville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Sabo is an Ophthalmologist in Mooresville, North Carolina. Dr. Sabo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

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

    Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

    171 Fairview Rd, 
    Mooresville, NC 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Royce Syracuse is an Ophthalmologist in Mooresville, North Carolina. Dr. Syracuse has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and 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, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Glaucoma.

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

    Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

    171 Fairview Rd, 
    Mooresville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tushar Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Mooresville, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Cataract, Eyelid Bump, and Interstitial Keratitis.

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

    Metrolina Eye Associates - Monroe

    630 Comfort Lane, Suite E, 
    Monroe, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ivan Mac is an Ophthalmologist in Monroe, North Carolina. Dr. Mac 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, Meibomianitis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Mac is currently accepting new patients.

    Donald H. Stewart
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Matthews

    724 Aubrey Bell Drive, 
    Matthews, NC 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Stewart is an Ophthalmologist in Matthews, North Carolina. Dr. Stewart has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Cataract, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

    Ian Kirchner
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Statesville

    646 Hartness Road, 
    Statesville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Kirchner is an Ophthalmologist in Statesville, North Carolina. Dr. Kirchner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Kirchner is currently accepting new patients.

    Katherine A. Orman
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - SouthPark

    6035 Fairview Road, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Orman is an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Orman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Meibomianitis, and Entropion.

    Payal Patel
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates P.A. - Monroe

    1632 E. Roosevelt Blvd., 
    Monroe, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Payal Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Monroe, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Blepharitis, Meibomianitis, and Presbyopia. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Omar Punjabi
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - SouthPark

    6035 Fairview Road, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Omar Punjabi is an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Punjabi is rated as an Advanced 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, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Punjabi is currently accepting new patients.

    Veena S. Rao
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Matthews

    724 Aubrey Bell Drive, 
    Matthews, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Veena Rao is an Ophthalmologist in Matthews, North Carolina. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

    Wei Huang
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Huntersville

    10305 Hamptons Park Drive, Suite 201, 
    Huntersville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wei Huang is an Ophthalmologist in Huntersville, North Carolina. Dr. Huang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Meibomianitis. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

    Casey Mathys
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - SouthPark

    6035 Fairview Road, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Casey Mathys is an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Mathys is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Blepharitis, Keratoconus, and Hereditary Keratitis. Dr. Mathys is currently accepting new patients.

    Kashyap B. Kansupada
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Belmont

    400 Park St., 
    Belmont, NC 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kashyap Kansupada is an Ophthalmologist in Belmont, North Carolina. Dr. Kansupada has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Neuroretinitis, and Astigmatism. Dr. Kansupada is currently accepting new patients.

    Anna H. Bordelon
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center Arringdon

    5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
    Morrisville, NC 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Bordelon is an Ophthalmologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Bordelon has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Robert M. Saltzmann
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Belmont

    400 Park St., 
    Belmont, NC 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Saltzmann is an Ophthalmologist in Belmont, North Carolina. Dr. Saltzmann has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Saltzmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Barbara M. Lee
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Dry Eye Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. - Blakeney

    5933 Blakeney Park Drive, Suite 200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Lee is an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Lee has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Nearsightedness, and Glaucoma. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, 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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