Dry Eye Disease SpecialistsPage 13
242 verified specialists treating dry eye disease from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Aultman Hospital, and NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.
Ian Patterson, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmology
Massillon, OH6 years5+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous
Richard Lembach, MD
Professor, Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Columbus, OH46+ pubs
Cornea & External Disease
Dry Eye Disease specialists by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this national list of dry eye disease specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Dry Eye Disease as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a dry eye disease specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for dry eye disease depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these dry eye disease specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Dry Eye Disease?
Dry Eye Disease is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches dry eye disease care.